藤椅

• Pinyin: téng yǐ
• Hanzi breakdown: 藤 = 艹 (grass) + 滕 (phonetic) — rattan vine; 椅 = 木 (wood) + 奇 (strange) — chair

Meaning

Rattan chair; wicker chair. Traditional furniture made from woven rattan.

A traditional type of furniture common in Chinese households, especially in southern regions. Associated with relaxation, summer cooling, and traditional aesthetics. Often found on balconies or in living rooms.

Examples

1. 奶奶喜欢坐在阳台的藤椅上晒太阳，一坐就是一下午。 Grandma likes to sit in the rattan chair on the balcony to enjoy the sun — she can sit there all afternoon.
2. 这把藤椅是手工编织的，透气性很好，夏天坐着特别凉快。 This rattan chair is hand-woven and has great breathability — very cool to sit in during summer.
3. 客厅里摆着一套藤椅茶几，给整个空间增添了几分自然气息。 A set of rattan chairs and a tea table in the living room adds a touch of natural atmosphere to the space.

Usage Guide

Context: furniture, home, traditional

Tone: nostalgic

Do Say

• 这把藤椅坐着很舒服。(This rattan chair is very comfortable.)
• 藤椅需要保养。(Rattan chairs need maintenance.)

Don't Say

• 把塑料仿藤椅说成'藤椅' (Don't call plastic imitation wicker a 藤椅 — real 藤椅 is natural rattan)

Origin & History

藤 means rattan or vine, 椅 means chair — a chair made from woven rattan.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal