zhē​teng HSK7

to toss and turn

  • created sense approved 折腾/折騰 · zhē​teng · to toss and turn — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    折腾 / 折騰

    zhē​teng

    to toss and turn

    to roll around or flip from side to side, especially when unable to sleep

    折 (literal) → 折 · zhē · to turn over 腾 (bound) → 腾/騰 · téng · [repeated action]

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  • created sense approved 折腾/折騰 · zhē​teng · to repeat over and over — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    折腾 / 折騰

    zhē​teng

    to repeat over and over

    to do something repeatedly or move back and forth between options without reaching a result

    折 (literal) → 折 · zhē · to turn over 腾 (bound) → 腾/騰 · téng · [repeated action]

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  • created sense approved 折腾/折騰 · zhē​teng · to torment — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    折腾 / 折騰

    zhē​teng

    to torment

    to cause someone physical or mental suffering; to harass or cause trouble for others

    折 (literal) → 折 · zhē · to turn over 腾 (bound) → 腾/騰 · téng · [repeated action]

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  • created sense approved 折腾/折騰 · zhē​teng · to squander — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    折腾 / 折騰

    zhē​teng

    to squander

    to waste or spend money and time freely until nothing is left

    折 (literal) → 折 · zhē · to turn over 腾 (bound) → 腾/騰 · téng · [repeated action]

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  • created sense approved 折腾/折騰 · zhē​teng · to make a racket — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    折腾 / 折騰

    zhē​teng

    to make a racket

    to create a disturbance, play crazy, or cause a commotion

    折 (literal) → 折 · zhē · to turn over 腾 (bound) → 腾/騰 · téng · [repeated action]

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    created sense