How to Write 腾
The character 腾 (teng) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺼ is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
腾 is pronounced teng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to soar / to gallop / to clear out.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: teng, téng.
Common Words with 腾
沸腾
fèi téng
Boiling
腾出
téng chū
to clear out / to make room for
折腾
zhē teng
to toss and turn; to cause a stir; to do something over and over
Example Sentences
水已经沸腾了。
shuǐ yǐ jīng fèi téng le
The water has already boiled.
腾出一点时间。
téng chū yì diǎn shí jiān
Make some time.
别瞎折腾了。
bié xiā zhē teng le
Stop messing around.
Practice Writing 腾 (teng)
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