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趯 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
趯tìto jumpx, 21 strokes, radical 走
趯tìway of stroke in calligraphyunknown, 21 strokes, radical 走
趯yuèto jumpx, 21 strokes, radical 走
趯yuèway of stroke in calligraphyunknown, 21 strokes, radical 走
tì(ti4)ti
primary
T4
  1. 1to jump
  2. 2way of stroke in calligraphy
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March 24, 2026

趯tì(ti4)

The character 趯 (tì) means 'to jump' or 'to leap.' It is often used in contexts involving physical movement or energetic action. Additionally, it can refer to a specific stroke in calligraphy, embodying a sense of dynamic motion.

Strokes21Radical走
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of jumping or leaping can symbolize overcoming obstacles and achieving success, often reflected in traditional stories or poetry that celebrate resilience.

Memory tip

Imagine a frog (which jumps) leaping across a stream. The character 趯 has a radical for movement (走) and a component that suggests a jumping action, making it memorable as you visualize the frog's energetic leap.

Meanings of 趯

tì(ti4)
primary
1to jump
2way of stroke in calligraphy
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About 趯

趯Simplified
21Strokes
走Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 趯

Quick Contrast

跳 (tiào) — use 趯 (tì) for a more energetic or vigorous leap, while 跳 (tiào) is a more general term for jumping.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 趯 with similar characters that involve movement but have different meanings. It is generally used in informal contexts and can often be found in literary descriptions of nature or action. Remember that the tone is crucial; ensure you pronounce it with the correct fourth tone.

HSK Study Tips

While 趯 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be linked to other movement-related characters like 跳 (tiào, to jump) or 走 (zǒu, to walk). Focus on recognizing the radical 走 to help you remember its meaning related to movement.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 趯 with 跳 (tiào), which also means 'to jump' but is more commonly used. Remember, 趯 has a more specialized usage and is less frequent in conversation.

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Etymology of 趯

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Semantic (meaning)走
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Phonetic (sound)翟
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Origin

趯 = 走 + 翟. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 趯

IDS Structure⿺走翟
趯Full character
=
走zou3
enclosing
翟Di2
inner
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Parts

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How to say to jump in Chinese

“to jump” in Chinese is趯tì

The character 趯 (tì) means 'to jump' or 'to leap.' It is often used in contexts involving physical movement or energetic action. Additionally, it can refer to a specific stroke in calligraphy, embodying a sense of dynamic motion.

When to use 趯

Be careful not to confuse 趯 with similar characters that involve movement but have different meanings. It is generally used in informal contexts and can often be found in literary descriptions of nature or action. Remember that the tone is crucial; ensure you pronounce it with the correct fourth tone.

趯 or something close to it

跳 (tiào) — use 趯 (tì) for a more energetic or vigorous leap, while 跳 (tiào) is a more general term for jumping.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 趯 with 跳 (tiào), which also means 'to jump' but is more commonly used. Remember, 趯 has a more specialized usage and is less frequent in conversation.

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Word Family of 趯

Words containing this character1
趯tìto jump

Frequently Asked Questions about 趯

It is pronounced with a fourth tone, tì, which should sound sharp and falling.

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