滕

téng

月 + 𣳾

Frequency#3892

Definitions

téng vassal state of Zhou in Shandong; Teng County in Shandong; surname Teng

Etymology

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The character "滕" structurally combines the water radical (氵) with the component "朕", which primarily provides phonetic value, reflecting its original etymology related to water rising or overflowing. This aquatic association gradually diminished as the character was appropriated for use as a surname, notably representing the state of Teng during the Zhou Dynasty, and later for various geographical designations. Over time, its functional meaning shifted entirely away from its watery origins, and it is now employed almost exclusively as a surname or within toponyms, with the initial concept of surging water no longer in active use.

Etymology Hide

Bronze Early Western Zhou (~1000 BC)

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Seal Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

Traditional Modern

Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

我的朋友姓滕。

wǒ de péng you xìng téng.

My friend's surname is Teng.

滕王阁很著名。

téng wáng gé hěn zhù míng.

Tengwang Pavilion is very famous.

滕先生是位老师。

téng xiān shēng shì wèi lǎo shī.

Mr. Teng is a teacher.

我拜访了滕家的花园。

wǒ bài fǎng le téng jiā de huā yuán.

I visited the Teng family's garden.

滕州市在山东省境内。

téng zhōu shì zài shān dōng shěng jìng nèi.

Tengzhou City is within Shandong Province.

滕教授的研究成果很突出。

téng jiào shòu de yán jiū chéng guǒ hěn tū chū.

Professor Teng's research achievements are very outstanding.

我们计划下周去滕王阁参观。

wǒ men jì huà xià zhōu qù téng wáng gé cān guān.

We plan to visit Tengwang Pavilion next week.

滕家族的历史可以追溯到古代。

téng jiā zú de lì shǐ kě yǐ zhuī sù dào gǔ dài.

The history of the Teng family can be traced back to ancient times.

Related Characters

Composed characters:

Component: 月

滕