HSK 6
折腾
折騰
Meaning
- to toss from side to side (e.g. sleeplessly)
- to repeat sth over and over again
- to torment sb
- to play crazy
- to squander (time, money)
- Traditional
- 折騰
- Pinyin
- zhē teng
Character reference
Components and radical classification
折
zhéto break, to snap; to fold, to bend; to bow; humble
Primary radical扌 · hand
腾
téngto fly, to soar; to gallop, to prance; rising, steaming
Primary radical⺼ · meat
騰
téngto fly, to soar; to gallop, to prance; rising, steaming
Primary radical馬 · horse
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details