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跳 (tiào) vs 蹦 (bèng) — use 踉 when describing an unsteady or hurried movement, while 跳 emphasizes a more controlled jump and 蹦 implies a bouncing motion.
踉 is usually used in informal contexts, often to describe physical actions rather than abstract concepts. A common mistake is to confuse it with 走 (zǒu), which means 'to walk'; remember that 踉 emphasizes hopping or stumbling. Be careful with the tone, as it is a rising tone (liáng) and may be mispronounced.
Although 踉 is not included in the official HSK levels, it connects well with HSK vocabulary related to movement, such as 跳 (tiào, to jump) and 走 (zǒu, to walk). Focus on its usage in physical contexts and practice with related verbs to solidify understanding.
Learners often confuse 踉 with similar verbs like 跳 (tiào). For example, saying '我踉去商店' (I hop to the store) may sound awkward; it should be '我跳去商店' (I jump to the store) instead. Make sure to use 踉 when describing unsteady or hurried movements.
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Etymology of 踉
Phonosemantic compound. 足 represents the meaning and 良 represents the sound.
foot
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How to say to hop, to jump; hurried, urgent in Chinese
“to hop, to jump; hurried, urgent” in Chinese is踉
踉 (liáng) primarily means to hop or jump, often implying a sense of urgency or hurried movement. It can also describe a staggering motion, as if someone is unsteady or swaying from side to side. This word is commonly used in contexts where rapid, uneven, or unstable movements are involved.
When to use 踉
踉 is usually used in informal contexts, often to describe physical actions rather than abstract concepts. A common mistake is to confuse it with 走 (zǒu), which means 'to walk'; remember that 踉 emphasizes hopping or stumbling. Be careful with the tone, as it is a rising tone (liáng) and may be mispronounced.
踉 or something close to it
跳 (tiào) vs 蹦 (bèng) — use 踉 when describing an unsteady or hurried movement, while 跳 emphasizes a more controlled jump and 蹦 implies a bouncing motion.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 踉 with similar verbs like 跳 (tiào). For example, saying '我踉去商店' (I hop to the store) may sound awkward; it should be '我跳去商店' (I jump to the store) instead. Make sure to use 踉 when describing unsteady or hurried movements.
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Grammar patterns of 踉
踉 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我____踉跄跄地，不得不抓住一把椅子稳住自己。
I staggered and had to clutch at a chair for support.
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You can say '他踉踉跄跄地走进房间', meaning 'He stumbled in hurriedly into the room.'
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