HSK · Level 53
105 words
Chinese word
藤椅
Pronunciation
Pinyinténg yǐ
Meaning
- nounrattan chair
Example
商店里那把藤椅正在打折。shāng diàn lǐ nà bǎ téng yǐ zhèng zài dǎ zhé
That rattan chair in the store is on sale.
More examples
夏天我喜欢坐在藤椅上喝茶。xià tiān wǒ xǐ huān zuò zài téng yǐ shàng hē chá
In summer, I like to sit on a rattan chair and drink tea.
Core concept
A lightweight chair made from rattan, often with an open weave that lets air pass through.
Common phrases
一把藤椅yì bǎ téng yǐ
one rattan chair
坐在藤椅上zuò zài téng yǐ shàng
sit on a rattan chair
旧藤椅jiù téng yǐ
old rattan chair
Similar words
椅子yǐ zi: A general chair with a seat and backrest for one person.
沙发shā fā: A soft, long seat with cushions or armrests for several people to sit comfortably.
凳子dèng zi: A low, light seat without a backrest that is easy to carry.
扶手椅fú shóu yǐ: A comfortable chair with armrests on both sides for one person.
Definition in Chinese
用藤条编成或用藤制成的椅子，通常轻便、通风，常用于庭院、阳台或客厅等处。yòng téng tiáo biān chéng huò yòng téng zhì chéng de yǐ zi tōng cháng qīng biàn tōng fēng cháng yòng yú tíng yuàn yáng tái huò kè tīng děng chù
Word origin
藤 (téng, "rattan") + 椅 (yǐ, "chair") forms a transparent compound that names the chair by its main material.
Usage tips
- A shop may offer natural or synthetic rattan, so asking about the material is useful when choosing a chair for a balcony or garden.