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藤椅téngyǐrattan chairHSK 7, unknown, 30 strokes, rank #57203, Very Hard
téngyǐ(teng2yi3)teng yi T2
  1. 1rattan chair
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March 24, 2026

藤椅téngyǐ(teng2yi3)

藤椅 (teng2 yi3) refers to a rattan chair, typically characterized by its lightweight and flexible nature. Commonly used in both indoor and outdoor settings, these chairs are valued for their comfort and aesthetic appeal, often associated with relaxed, casual environments.

Strokes30Frequency#57203DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Rattan furniture, including 藤椅, has a long history in China and is often used in traditional tea houses, reflecting the cultural importance of tea drinking and social gatherings.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'tangy' rattan chair that you can 'tang' (藤 - teng2) on while you sip tea. The chair's intertwined vines look like they are dancing around you, making it a perfect spot for relaxation.

Meanings of 藤椅

téngyǐ(teng2yi3)
1rattan chair
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藤椅Simplified
30Strokes
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Be mindful of using 藤椅 in more formal contexts, as it may be perceived as too casual. It is often used alongside terms like '休息' (xiūxí) for resting or '阳台' (yángtái) for balcony, creating common phrases such as '阳台上的藤椅'.

HSK Study Tips

While 藤椅 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to related words about furniture (家具 - jiājù) and comfort (舒适 - shūshì) that may appear in HSK levels 3 and 4. Focus on understanding how to describe your living space using various furniture terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 藤椅 with other types of chairs. For example, saying '木椅' (mù yǐ) means wooden chair, which is incorrect if referring to a rattan chair. Always specify 藤椅 for clarity.

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Component characters

藤téngivy, creeper
18 strokes艹
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椅yǐchair
HSK 112 strokes木
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How to say rattan chair in Chinese

“rattan chair” in Chinese is藤椅téngyǐ

藤椅 (teng2 yi3) refers to a rattan chair, typically characterized by its lightweight and flexible nature. Commonly used in both indoor and outdoor settings, these chairs are valued for their comfort and aesthetic appeal, often associated with relaxed, casual environments.

When to use 藤椅

Be mindful of using 藤椅 in more formal contexts, as it may be perceived as too casual. It is often used alongside terms like '休息' (xiūxí) for resting or '阳台' (yángtái) for balcony, creating common phrases such as '阳台上的藤椅'.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 藤椅 with other types of chairs. For example, saying '木椅' (mù yǐ) means wooden chair, which is incorrect if referring to a rattan chair. Always specify 藤椅 for clarity.

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While 藤椅 typically refers to rattan chairs, it can sometimes also refer to similar chairs made from other materials that imitate the rattan style.

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