unknown, 18 strokes, radical 艹, rank #10403, Very Hard
藤
téng
vine
unknown, 18 strokes, radical 艹, rank #10403, Very Hard
téng(teng2) T2
1ivy, creeper
2cane
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March 24, 2026
藤(籐)téng(teng2)
The character 藤 (téng) refers to a type of climbing plant, such as ivy or vines, that grows by wrapping around supports. It is commonly used in gardening and botany contexts. Additionally, it can denote materials made from such plants, like cane or rattan, used in crafts and furniture.
Strokes18Radical艹Frequency#10403DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, rattan (藤) has been used for centuries to create furniture and handicrafts, reflecting the importance of natural materials in daily life. The flexibility and strength of these vines symbolize resilience and adaptability.
Memory Tip
Imagine a strong vine (藤) that climbs up a wall, wrapping around it tightly. The sound 'téng' resembles the action of 'tangling' as these vines intertwine with each other. Visualizing a lush green creeper can help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 藤
téng(teng2)
1ivy, creeper
2cane
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About 藤
藤Simplified
籐Traditional
18Strokes
艹Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
藤 (téng) vs 爬藤 (pá téng) — 藤 refers to the plant itself, while 爬藤 specifically emphasizes the climbing action or behavior of the plant.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 藤 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. This word is typically used in more formal contexts when discussing plants. Common collocations include 藤蔓 (téngmàn) for 'creeping vine' and 藤椅 (téngyǐ) for 'rattan chair'.
HSK Study Tips
While 藤 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to the HSK Level 3 theme of nature and plants. Students should focus on identifying it in texts about flora and practicing its pronunciation. Understanding related terms like vine (藤蔓) will enhance vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 藤 with its alternative pronunciation teng2, which is less common in modern usage. Additionally, it may be mistakenly used in contexts unrelated to plants, such as in discussions of trees or shrubs.
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2The sound half滕 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayplant
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 藤?
Decomposition of 藤
IDS Structure⿱艹滕
藤Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
滕Teng2
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 藤?
How to say ivy, creeper in Chinese
“ivy, creeper” in Chinese is藤téng
The character 藤 (téng) refers to a type of climbing plant, such as ivy or vines, that grows by wrapping around supports. It is commonly used in gardening and botany contexts. Additionally, it can denote materials made from such plants, like cane or rattan, used in crafts and furniture.
When to use 藤
Be careful not to confuse 藤 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. This word is typically used in more formal contexts when discussing plants. Common collocations include 藤蔓 (téngmàn) for 'creeping vine' and 藤椅 (téngyǐ) for 'rattan chair'.
藤 or something close to it
藤 (téng) vs 爬藤 (pá téng) — 藤 refers to the plant itself, while 爬藤 specifically emphasizes the climbing action or behavior of the plant.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 藤 with its alternative pronunciation teng2, which is less common in modern usage. Additionally, it may be mistakenly used in contexts unrelated to plants, such as in discussions of trees or shrubs.
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藤
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Grammar Patterns of 藤
藤 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 3 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
这张图片中的铁艺____椅要价125英镑。
The rattan and wrought-iron chair pictured here costs £
Example Sentences for 藤 (10)
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这张图片中的铁艺藤椅要价125英镑。
zhè zhāng tú piàn zhōng de tiě yì téng yǐ yào jià125 125 yīng。
The rattan and wrought-iron chair pictured here costs £
