- 腾空而起 téngkōng'érqǐ to rise into the airTo rise high into the sky; to take off or soar into the air.
- 烈焰腾空 lièyànténgkōng raging fire leaping to the skyraging fire leaping to the sky; describes a fire burning so fiercely that it seems to cover the entire sky
- 腾空船 téngkōngchuán hovercraftHigh-speed vessel that uses high-pressure air to lift its hull above the water's surface; typically used for ferries, patrol boats, or landing craft. Same as [[气垫船|氣墊船|qi4 dian4 chuan2]].