膯 (tēng) - Obsolete character meaning 'stuffed, blocked up, obstructed' & also used as a variant form in some

膯Tone 1

tēng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

膯 · tēng

Obsolete character meaning 'stuffed, blocked up, obstructed';

also used as a variant form in some dialects.

Obsolete character meaning 'stuffed, blocked up, obstructed'also used as a variant form in some

Usage highlights

blocked upstuffed fullobstructedcongestedstuffy

Synonyms

  • 塞— to block, to stop up
  • 堵— to block, to stop up
  • 滞— stagnant, sluggish

Antonyms

  • 通— open, through, unobstructed
  • 畅— smooth, unimpeded

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The old text described a blocked passage (膯塞).
  • In some dialects, it means stuffed (膯满).
  • The ancient manuscript used this character for obstruction (膯阻).

Collocations

  • blocked up(膯塞)
  • stuffed full(膯满)
  • obstructed(膯阻)
  • congested(膯滞)
  • stuffy(膯闷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered obsolete in modern Standard Chinese.
  • It appears in some historical texts and regional dialects.
  • The character contains the meat/body radical (月) suggesting physical blockage or fullness.

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