踴 (yǒng) - To leap & to jump

踴Tone 3

yǒng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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踴 · yǒng

To leap;

to jump;

to spring;

to bounce;

to surge forward enthusiastically.

To leapto jumpto spring

Usage highlights

Enthusiastically participateLeap forwardActive donationBounce with joyPrice surgeVolunteer enthusiastically

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 退— to retreat; to withdraw
  • 缩— to shrink; to contract

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The crowd surged forward (人群踊跃).
  • I actively participated in the discussion (踊跃发言).
  • Prices jumped sharply (价格踊跃).
  • He leaped over the fence (他踊跃过篱笆).

Collocations

  • Enthusiastically participate(踊跃参加)
  • Leap forward(踊跃前进)
  • Active donation(踊跃捐款)
  • Bounce with joy(踊跃欢呼)
  • Price surge(价格踊跃)
  • Volunteer enthusiastically(踊跃报名)

Idioms

  • Leaping and dancing for joy(踊跃欢呼)
  • Rushing forward enthusiastically(踊跃争先)
  • Bouncing with excitement(踊跃欢腾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted the physical action of leaping or jumping, often with excitement or enthusiasm.
  • In modern usage, frequently used metaphorically to describe enthusiastic participation in activities.
  • Commonly appears in contexts of collective action, volunteering, and enthusiastic responses.

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