腾 Stroke Order — How to Write 腾
腾 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical ⺼, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
腾 Radical and Character Components
腾 is a phono-semantic compound: 马 (horse) carries the meaning, while 朕 indicates the sound.
Radical: ⺼ + 9 more strokes
腾 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- téng
Meanings of 腾 in Chinese
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téng腾
To gallop, leap, or soar; to rush.
鱼儿从水中腾跃而起，划过一道优美的弧线。
Fish leap up from the water, drawing a graceful arc.
to rise, to ascend, to soar
老鹰展开双翅，腾空而起，在空中盘旋。
The eagle spread its wings, soared into the sky, and circled in the air.
To make room; to clear out (e.g., a space or an object for another purpose).
请把桌子腾出来放电脑。
Please clear the table for the computer.
Used as a verb suffix to indicate repeated or continuous action, often pronounced in a light tone.
小狗在草地上翻腾着，玩得很开心。
The puppy was tumbling and rolling on the grass, having a great time.
Common Words and Phrases with 腾
1
To free up (space, time, or resources) for a specific purpose; to vacate.
为了容纳新书，图书馆腾出了一些旧书架
To accommodate new books, the library cleared out some old bookshelves.
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vacate a house; clear out a house
请您在月底前腾房，以便房东进行装修。
Please vacate the property by the end of the month so the landlord can renovate.
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To take off; to soar; to develop rapidly.
通过持续创新，这家高科技企业成功实现了业绩的腾飞
Through continuous innovation, this high-tech enterprise successfully achieved a soaring performance.
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to soar; to skyrocket (of prices)
今年粮食作物歉收，导致市场上的米面油等基本生活用品价格腾贵
This year's crop failure led to soaring prices for basic necessities like rice, flour, and oil in the market.
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Refers to numerous talented individuals emerging and showcasing their abilities, like soaring dragons and dancing phoenixes.
近年来，我们学校的科技创新大赛真是腾蛟起凤，涌现出一批又一批充满创意和潜力的青少年发明家。
In recent years, our school's science and technology innovation competition has truly been a scene of 'rising dragons and dancing phoenixes,' with batches of creative and potential young inventors emerging.
8
to rise high into the air; to soar; to empty out
热气球缓缓腾空而起，在空中形成一道亮丽的风景线。
The hot air balloon slowly rose into the sky, forming a beautiful sight.
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To transfer or divert funds/resources for other uses, or to move things to create space.
在狭小的房间里，他巧妙地腾挪家具，让整个空间显得更加宽敞和实用。
In the small room, he cleverly shifted the furniture, making the entire space appear more spacious and practical.
10
to rise; to ascend
清晨，湖面上腾起了一层薄雾，给景色增添了几分神秘。
In the early morning, a thin layer of mist rose from the lake, adding a touch of mystery to the scenery.
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To vacate a dwelling and relocate, often to facilitate redevelopment or ensure proper resettlement.
为了让新租客入住，原住户需要在一周内腾迁
To allow the new tenants to move in, the original occupants need to vacate the premises within a week.
12
to leap and dodge
猫咪灵巧地腾闪，避开了突然滚落的球，继续追逐着玩具。
The cat nimbly leaped and dodged, avoiding the suddenly rolling ball, and continued chasing its toy.
13
Steaming or seething intensely; also hazy or drowsy.
妈妈端来一碗热气腾腾的面条。
Mom brought a bowl of steaming hot noodles.
14
To surge turbulently, as with water, or to boil violently, as with a liquid.
瀑布的水流在山谷中腾涌而下，气势磅礴。
The waterfall's currents surged down in the valley, magnificent and powerful.
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To leap or spring upwards; to rise rapidly.
骏马在广阔的草原上自由地腾跃
The magnificent horses freely leap and bound across the vast grassland.
More words with 腾
- fèi沸téng腾boiling, to boil
- dǎo捣téng腾rummage, fiddle with
- pào泡téng腾effervescence
- xuān喧téng腾Clamorous, Boisterous
- zhēng蒸téng腾Transpiration, Evaporation
- bēn奔téng腾Gallop, Surge
- cuān蹿téng腾to jump or leap about wildly
- rào绕téng腾to fuss, to pester
- xuān暄téng腾puffy, fluffy
- xuàn渲téng腾Spongy; soft and elastic.
- xiān掀téng腾to stir up; to churn; to agitate
- màn慢téng腾téng腾Very slow, Sluggishly
- wù雾téng腾téng腾Misty, Foggy
- nào闹teng腾noisy, boisterous
- shēng升téng腾rise, ascend
- tú图téng腾totem
- zhē折teng腾toss and turn, torment
- rè热téng腾téng腾piping hot, steaming hot
- téng腾chū出lái来Make room, Free up
- fān翻téng腾toss, roll
Idioms with 腾
- téng腾kōng空ér而qǐ起soar into the air
- téng腾yún云jià驾wù雾move with extraordinary speed
- bēn奔téng腾péng澎pài湃surging forward with immense power
- fēi飞huáng黄téng腾dá达meteoric rise to success
- gǔ骨téng腾ròu肉fēi飞extremely excited or moving rapidly
- lóng龙téng腾hǔ虎yuè跃Vigorous, agile, powerful movements
- màn慢màn慢téng腾téng腾moving slowly and sluggishly
- mín民yuàn怨fèi沸téng腾popular grievances are extremely high
- rè热qì气téng腾téng腾steaming hot and lively
- rè热xuè血fèi沸téng腾passion running high
- shā杀qì气téng腾téng腾full of murderous intent
- shàng上xià下fān翻téng腾toss and turn vigorously
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Open the tool →Questions about 腾
What does 腾 mean in Chinese?
腾 (téng) means “To gallop, leap, or soar” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 腾?
腾 is pronounced téng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 腾 have?
腾 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 腾?
腾 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical ⺼. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 腾?
The radical of 腾 is ⺼, and 腾 is a phono-semantic compound.
