踔 (chuō) - To leap & to jump

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chuō ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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踔 · chuō

To leap;

to jump;

to stride vigorously;

to surpass;

to excel.

To leapto jumpto stride vigorously

Usage highlights

Leap forwardVigorous and energeticExtraordinary abilityBold and powerfulSurpass ordinary limitsLeap over obstacles

Synonyms

  • 跃— to leap; to jump
  • 跳— to jump; to leap
  • 超— to surpass; to exceed

Antonyms

  • 滞— to stagnate; to be stuck
  • 停— to stop; to halt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He leaped over the fence (踔过栅栏).
  • The dancer performed with vigorous strides (踔厉风发).
  • His achievements surpass his peers (踔绝之能).
  • She excels in academic research (踔跃于学术研究).

Collocations

  • Leap forward(踔跃)
  • Vigorous and energetic(踔厉)
  • Extraordinary ability(踔绝之能)
  • Bold and powerful(踔厉奋发)
  • Surpass ordinary limits(踔越)
  • Leap over obstacles(踔过)

Idioms

  • Vigorous and high-spirited(踔厉风发)
  • Bold and determined(踔厉奋发)
  • Extraordinary talent(踔绝之能)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the action of leaping or jumping, later extended to mean surpassing or excelling.
  • Often used in classical Chinese to describe vigorous movement or outstanding talent.
  • In modern usage, it appears more in literary contexts or compound words rather than standalone.

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