跃 (yuè) - To leap & to jump

跃Tone 4

yuè ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

跃 · yuè

To leap;

to jump;

to spring;

to vault;

to bound.

To leapto jumpto spring

Usage highlights

Leap forwardJump for joyLeap overLeap upLeap in developmentLeap onto the stage

Synonyms

  • 跳— to jump
  • 蹦— to bounce; to hop

Antonyms

  • 蹲— to squat
  • 伏— to lie prostrate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The athlete leaped over the hurdle (跃过).
  • The fish jumped out of the water (鱼跃出水面).
  • The economy is leaping forward (经济飞跃).
  • The horse jumped over the fence (马跃过栅栏).

Collocations

  • Leap forward(跃进)
  • Jump for joy(雀跃)
  • Leap over(跃过)
  • Leap up(跃起)
  • Leap in development(飞跃)
  • Leap onto the stage(跃上舞台)

Idioms

  • A fish leaping over the dragon gate(鱼跃龙门)
  • Leaping and dancing for joy(欢欣雀跃)
  • Leap forward with great strides(龙腾虎跃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with vitality, progress, and overcoming obstacles.
  • The idiom '鱼跃龙门' symbolizes a dramatic rise in status or success.
  • Often used in names to convey ambition, dynamism, and a forward-moving spirit.

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