滕 (téng) - Teng — a surname of Chinese origin & also refers to the ancient state of Teng

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téng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

滕 · téng

Teng — a surname of Chinese origin;

also refers to the ancient state of Teng;

to gallop or leap;

to mount or ascend.

Teng — a surname of Chinese originalso refers to the ancient state of Tengto gallop or leap

Usage highlights

Surname TengState of TengGalloping horseSoaring dragonRising steamLeaping flames

Synonyms

  • 腾— to gallop; to soar; to rise
  • 升— to ascend; to rise
  • 跃— to leap; to jump

Antonyms

  • 降— to descend; to fall
  • 落— to fall; to drop
  • 沉— to sink; to submerge

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Teng (姓滕).
  • The ancient State of Teng (滕国) existed during the Zhou dynasty.
  • The horse galloped swiftly (马奔腾).
  • Water surged upward (水腾涌).

Collocations

  • Surname Teng(滕姓)
  • State of Teng(滕国)
  • Galloping horse(奔腾的马)
  • Soaring dragon(腾龙)
  • Rising steam(蒸汽腾腾)
  • Leaping flames(火焰腾跃)

Idioms

  • Dragons soaring and phoenixes dancing(龙腾凤舞)
  • The rising sun(腾蛟起凤)
  • Soaring ambition(壮志腾飞)
  • Fame spreads far and wide(声名腾播)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Teng is an ancient Chinese surname, one of the 'Hundred Family Surnames'.
  • The State of Teng was a small vassal state during the Zhou dynasty, located in present-day Shandong province.
  • The character conveys dynamic movement and upward momentum, often used in positive contexts of advancement and vitality.

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