HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
腾 — to soar
- Reading
- téng
- Meaning
- to soar; to gallop; to rise; to prance; to clear out
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
腾 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is téng and it means to soar; to gallop; to rise; to prance; to clear out. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
腾 appears in everyday chinese words such as 腾 (soar; make room), 折腾 (toss and turn, torment) and 沸腾 (boil, seethe).
Chinese words containing 腾
Frequently asked questions
What does 腾 mean in Chinese?
腾 means to soar; to gallop; to rise; to prance; to clear out in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 腾 read?
腾 is read téng. Reading it inside real words — 腾 and 折腾 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 腾 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 腾 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 腾 in a word?
A common word containing 腾 is 腾 (téng) — "soar; make room". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 腾 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 腾 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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