跳跃

• Pinyin: tiào yuè
• Hanzi breakdown: 跳 = 足 + 兆 — to jump; 跃 = 足 + 夭 — to leap

Meaning

To jump; to leap; to bound.

A more formal or literary term for jumping than 跳. Can describe physical jumping, or metaphorically, rapid transitions in thinking, development, or data. Used in sports, dance, and abstract contexts.

Examples

1. 体操运动员完成了一个漂亮的跳跃动作，赢得满堂喝彩。 The gymnast completed a beautiful leap and won thunderous applause.
2. 他的思维跳跃性很强，说话经常让人跟不上。 His thinking jumps around a lot — when he talks, people often can't follow.
3. 这款游戏的跳跃手感非常流畅，操作起来很爽。 The jumping mechanics in this game feel very smooth — it's satisfying to play.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, thinking, games

Tone: dynamic

Do Say

• 跳跃动作。(Jumping movement.)
• 思维跳跃。(Leaping thoughts.)

Don't Say

• 日常口语中用'跳跃'代替'跳' (In casual speech, 跳 is more natural than the more formal 跳跃)

Origin & History

跳 means to jump, 跃 also means to leap — a compound intensifying the meaning.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal