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HSK 7-9

téng

to jump; to spring; (fig.) to liberate oneself; to make space for oneself

Alternative translations

  • bondir
  • déplacer

Explanation

(bound form) to soar; to hover; to make room; to clear out; to vacate; (verb suffix indicating repeated action)

Examples

鸟儿腾空而起

niǎo ér téng kōng ér qǐ

The birds took off into the air.

让一让,腾出地方来

ràng yī ràng, ténɡ chū dìfānɡ lái

Make way, clear some space.