踊跃

• Pinyin: yǒng yuè
• Hanzi breakdown: 踊 = 足 + 甬 (leap); 跃 = 足 + 夭 (jump)

Meaning

To leap enthusiastically; eagerly; actively. As an adjective, enthusiastic or eager to participate.

Describes enthusiastic and active participation, especially in responding to calls for volunteers, donations, or activities. Conveys positive energy and willing engagement.

Examples

1. 同学们踊跃举手回答问题。 The students eagerly raised their hands to answer questions.
2. 市民踊跃参与社区志愿活动。 Residents eagerly took part in community volunteer activities.
3. 观众踊跃购票支持这部电影。 Audiences eagerly bought tickets to support the film.

Usage Guide

Context: participation, events, responses

Tone: encouraging

Do Say

• 希望大家踊跃报名参加比赛。(We hope everyone will eagerly sign up to participate in the competition.)
• 员工们踊跃为灾区捐款。(Employees enthusiastically donated money to the disaster area.)

Don't Say

• 他踊跃地害怕 — 踊跃 implies positive enthusiasm, not negative emotions like fear

Origin & History

踊 (leap) + 跃 (jump)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal