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沸腾 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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沸腾
fèiténg
boiling
HSK 7, v, 21 strokes, rank #9798, Very Hard
沸腾
fèiténg
ebullition
HSK 7, v, 21 strokes, rank #9798, Very Hard
沸腾
fèiténg
(of a liquid) to boil
HSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #9798, Very Hard
沸腾
fèiténg
(of sentiments etc) to boil over
HSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #9798, Very Hard
沸腾
fèiténg
to flare up
HSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #9798, Very Hard
沸腾
fèiténg
to be impassioned
HSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #9798, Very Hard
fèiténg(fei4teng2)fei teng T4
1boiling
2ebullition
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March 24, 2026
沸腾(沸騰)fèiténg(fei4teng2)
The term 沸腾 (fèi téng) refers to the state of boiling, often used to describe liquids that are bubbling vigorously due to heat. It can also metaphorically describe emotions that are intense or passionate, as in feelings that are 'boiling over' or flaring up in intensity.
Strokes21Frequency#9798DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese cooking, the sound and sight of water boiling is often associated with the preparation of traditional dishes, highlighting the importance of cooking techniques in Chinese cuisine.
Memory tip
Imagine a pot of water on the stove that is boiling so vigorously that it starts to 'teng' (腾) over the rim! The 'fei' (沸) part sounds like 'fizz', which you can associate with the bubbling sound of boiling water.
Meanings of 沸腾
fèiténg(fei4teng2)
1boiling
2ebullition
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About 沸腾
沸腾Simplified
沸騰Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#9798Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 沸腾
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翻腾 (fān téng) - use 沸腾 for describing boiling liquids, while 翻腾 conveys a sense of rolling or surging, often used for waves or emotions.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 沸腾 with other boiling-related terms like 煮 (zhǔ, to cook or boil something) or 烹 (pēng, to cook). This word is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of using it appropriately in emotional expressions as well.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 沸腾 connects well with other words that describe physical states and emotions, like 兴奋 (xīng fèn, excited) or 激动 (jī dòng, agitated). Students should focus on how to use it in both literal and figurative contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 沸腾 with 煮 (zhǔ), leading to errors like saying '我煮水沸腾' (I cook water boiling) instead of '水沸腾了' (The water is boiling). Ensure to use 沸腾 to describe the state rather than the action of cooking.
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The term 沸腾 (fèi téng) refers to the state of boiling, often used to describe liquids that are bubbling vigorously due to heat. It can also metaphorically describe emotions that are intense or passionate, as in feelings that are 'boiling over' or flaring up in intensity.
When to use 沸腾
Common mistakes include confusing 沸腾 with other boiling-related terms like 煮 (zhǔ, to cook or boil something) or 烹 (pēng, to cook). This word is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of using it appropriately in emotional expressions as well.
沸腾 or something close to it
翻腾 (fān téng) - use 沸腾 for describing boiling liquids, while 翻腾 conveys a sense of rolling or surging, often used for waves or emotions.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 沸腾 with 煮 (zhǔ), leading to errors like saying '我煮水沸腾' (I cook water boiling) instead of '水沸腾了' (The water is boiling). Ensure to use 沸腾 to describe the state rather than the action of cooking.
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沸
腾
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Grammar Patterns of 沸腾
沸腾 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 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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以小火加热酱汁至其____变浓。
Cook the sauce over a low heat until it boils and thickens.
