躍 (yuè) - To leap & to jump

躍Tone 4

yuè ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

躍 · yuè

To leap;

to jump;

to spring;

to bound;

to vault;

to hop;

to skip;

to bounce;

to surge forward;

to advance rapidly.

To leapto jumpto spring

Usage highlights

Leap forwardJump upFish leapingJump overLeap for joyLeap onto

Synonyms

  • 跳— to jump; to leap
  • 蹦— to hop; to bounce
  • 腾— to soar; to rise

Antonyms

  • 落— to fall; to drop
  • 降— to descend; to lower
  • 沉— to sink; to submerge

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The athlete leaped over the hurdle (运动员跃过跨栏).
  • Fish jump out of the water (鱼跃出水面).
  • The stock market surged (股市跃升).
  • He jumped for joy (他雀跃欢呼).

Collocations

  • Leap forward(跃进)
  • Jump up(跃起)
  • Fish leaping(鱼跃)
  • Jump over(跃过)
  • Leap for joy(雀跃)
  • Leap onto(跃上)

Idioms

  • Leaping like a fish and soaring like a bird(鱼跃鸢飞)
  • Leaping dragon and soaring phoenix(龙跃凤鸣)
  • Leap over in one bound(一跃而过)
  • Leap onto the stage(跃然纸上)
  • Leap onto the paper(跃然纸上)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with vitality, progress, and rapid advancement in Chinese culture.
  • The character appears in the historical term 'Great Leap Forward' (大跃进), a significant economic campaign.
  • Often used in names to convey energy, ambition, and upward mobility.
  • The radical 足 (foot) emphasizes physical movement and action.

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