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滕 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
滕téngan ancient state in Shandong provincenr, 15 strokes, radical 氺, rank #43128, Very Hard
滕téngvassal state of Zhou in Shandongunknown, 15 strokes, radical 氺, rank #43128, Very Hard
滕téngTeng county in Shandongunknown, 15 strokes, radical 氺, rank #43128, Very Hard
滕téngsurname Tengunknown, 15 strokes, radical 氺, rank #43128, Very Hard
téng(Teng2) T2
  1. 1an ancient state in Shandong province
  2. 2vassal state of Zhou in Shandong
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March 24, 2026

滕téng(Teng2)

滕 (téng) refers to an ancient state located in present-day Shandong province, which was a vassal state during the Zhou dynasty. It can also denote a surname, Teng, and is associated with Teng County in Shandong. The character carries historical significance, representing a specific region and its cultural heritage.

Strokes15Radical氺Frequency#43128DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

滕 is significant in Chinese history as it represents one of the many states during the feudal period, highlighting the complex political landscape of ancient China. It also connects to local culture in Shandong, where historical sites related to the state can still be found.

Memory Tip

Imagine a river (the radical '水' means water) flowing through a valley of ancient states. The sound 'téng' can remind you of 'tangling' waters, representing the intertwining histories of these states. Visualize a flowing river (滕) that connects the past to the present.

Meanings of 滕

téng(Teng2)
1an ancient state in Shandong province
2vassal state of Zhou in Shandong
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About 滕

滕Simplified
15Strokes
氺Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 滕

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a river (the radical '水' means water) flowing through a valley of ancient states. The sound 'téng' can remind you of 'tangling' waters, representing the intertwining histories of these states. Visualize a flowing river (滕) that connects the past to the present.

Usage Notes

滕 is typically used in historical or geographical contexts, and learners should be aware that it is less commonly used in everyday conversation. It is important to use the correct tone, as mispronouncing 'téng' in the wrong tone could lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 滕 is not part of HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enrich your knowledge of historical contexts in Chinese. Students should focus on recognizing the character's components and how it relates to other geographical terms in Chinese.

Cultural Note

滕 is significant in Chinese history as it represents one of the many states during the feudal period, highlighting the complex political landscape of ancient China. It also connects to local culture in Shandong, where historical sites related to the state can still be found.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 滕 with similar sounding characters. For example, mixing it up with '腾' (téng), which means 'to soar' or 'to rise'. It's essential to remember the context when using 滕.

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Etymology of 滕

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Decomposition of 滕

IDS Structure⿰月⿱龹氺
滕Full Character
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月yue4
left
龹quan3
top
氺shui5
bottom
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滕

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Grammar Patterns of 滕

滕 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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我们真的不清楚霍____斯在这中间起什么作用。

We don't really know where Hortense comes into all this.

Example Sentences for 滕 (2)

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我们真的不清楚霍滕斯在这中间起什么作用。

wǒ mén zhēn de bù qīng chǔ huò téng sī zài zhè zhōng jiān qǐ shí mó zuò yòng。

We don't really know where Hortense comes into all this.
2
凯西·施滕格尔可能是棒球界最有趣的人物。

kǎi xī· · shī téng gé ěr kě néng shì bàng qiú jiè zuì yǒu qù de rén。

Casey Stengel was probably the most colorful character in baseball.

Cultural Notes for 滕

🏮Cultural insight

滕 is significant in Chinese history as it represents one of the many states during the feudal period, highlighting the complex political landscape of ancient China. It also connects to local culture in Shandong, where historical sites related to the state can still be found.

Word Family of 滕

Words Containing This Character6
滕téngsurname Teng
滕王阁Tengwang Tower in Nanchang, Jiangxi滕王閣
滕州Tengzhou county level city in Zaozhuang 棗莊|枣庄[Zǎo​zhuāng​shì], Shandong
滕州市Tengzhou county level city in Zaozhuang 棗莊|枣庄[Zǎo​zhuāng​shì], Shandong
滕县Teng county in Shandong滕縣
滕家Tengjia township in Rongcheng 榮成|荣成, Weihai 威海, Shandong
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 滕

Today, 滕 usually refers to Teng County in Shandong, but it also has historical significance as an ancient state.