腾
gallop; soar; vacate
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to gallop; to jump; to leap
Often used to describe the movement of horses or abstract groups moving quickly.
The scene of ten thousand horses galloping is magnificent.
Hearing the good news, everyone felt a burst of joy.
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He was running and leaping on the playground.
Hot blood surged and galloped through his body.
The river water gallops endlessly, flowing towards the sea.
verb
to soar; to rise; to ascend
Describes rising into the air, often for smoke, flames, or abstract concepts like fame or economy.
Smoke rose slowly from the valley.
China's economy is taking off.
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The flames shot up all of a sudden.
The eagle soared in the blue sky.
A wave of heat rose inside the room.
verb
to vacate; to make room; to spare (time/space)
Commonly used with nouns like 'time', 'place', 'room', or 'hand'.
Please clear the stuff on the table.
I can't spare time this weekend to help you.
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This room was just vacated and no one has lived in it yet.
He didn't go home until he finished clearing his work.
Could you make room for me to sit?
verb
used as a complement indicating continuous or repeated action
informalUsually found in colloquial compound words like 折腾, 闹腾, 倒腾.
Stop messing around, everyone is exhausted.
The kids were making noise in the room all day.
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He rummaged in the cabinet for a long time but didn't find anything.
The soup in the pot is bubbling.
This matter made him feel all mixed up inside.
noun
a surname
Used as a family name.
Teng Ge'er is a famous singer.
Is Mr. Teng at home, please?
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Our company's new deputy general manager's surname is Teng.
Teacher Teng's teaching method is very popular among students.
In the Book of Hundred Surnames, the surname Teng is not very common.