English–Chinese
“free up” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinténg
Example
你能腾出房间吗？nǐ néng téng chū fáng jiān ma
Can you free up the room?
How to say “free up” in Chinese
“Free up” in Chinese is 腾 (téng).
Creates a usable gap by making an occupying thing move out of the way.
Example sentences with 腾
电影公司为主演腾出档期。diàn yǐng gōng sī wéi zhú yǎn téng chū dàng qī
The film company freed up a time slot for the lead actor.
Tips for using 腾
- The word often describes rearranging one's own belongings, seats, rooms, or schedule rather than simply granting permission, which helps distinguish the action it expresses in daily requests.