(téng) — (historical) name of a Zhou-dynasty state; (surname) Teng

Definition

Téng is mainly seen today as a Chinese surname. It also names an ancient Zhou-dynasty state, a historical reference learners will meet in classical texts rather than daily life.

noun
(historical) name of a Zhou-dynasty state(surname) Teng

Examples

  • téng Shì yí gè gǔ lǎo de xìng shì.
    Teng is an ancient surname.
  • téng Guó zài zhōu cháo shí qī cún zài.
    The state of Teng existed during the Zhou dynasty.
  • Tā xìng téng, míng zi jīng.
    His surname is Teng, and his given name is Zijing.

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