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跳高tiàogāohigh jump (athletics)HSK 5, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #32187, Hard
tiàogāo(tiao4gao1)tiao gao T4
  1. 1high jump (athletics)
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March 24, 2026

跳高tiàogāo(tiao4gao1)

跳高 (tiàogāo) refers to the athletic event known as the high jump, where participants aim to jump over a horizontal bar set at a certain height. This term is commonly used in sports contexts, particularly in track and field competitions.

Strokes23Frequency#32187DifficultyHard
Cultural note

High jump competitions are a popular part of track and field events in China, especially during school sports days and national competitions. The event is celebrated for showcasing athletic skill and determination.

Memory tip

Imagine a kangaroo (跳, tiào) gracefully leaping high (高, gāo) over a tall fence. The character 跳 resembles a person jumping, while 高 shows a rising line, symbolizing height.

Meanings of 跳高

tiàogāo(tiao4gao1)
1high jump (athletics)
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跳高Simplified
23Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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跳远 (tiàoyuǎn) - choose 跳高 when referring specifically to the high jump event, as 跳远 pertains to the long jump.

Usage Notes

When using 跳高, ensure you are in a sports context to avoid confusion with other jumping activities. It's typically used in informal conversations about athletics, but in formal contexts, you might encounter it in sports reports or discussions.

HSK Study Tips

While 跳高 may not be in the official HSK vocabulary, the individual characters 跳 (to jump) and 高 (high) are foundational and frequently appear in various contexts. Focus on the characters and their meanings to enhance your vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 跳高 with other types of jumps, such as 跳远 (tiàoyuǎn, long jump). Ensure you use 跳高 specifically when referring to the high jump event.

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Component characters

跳tiàoto jump
HSK 313 strokes足
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高gāohigh
HSK 210 strokes高
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How to say high jump (athletics) in Chinese

“high jump (athletics)” in Chinese is跳高tiàogāo

跳高 (tiàogāo) refers to the athletic event known as the high jump, where participants aim to jump over a horizontal bar set at a certain height. This term is commonly used in sports contexts, particularly in track and field competitions.

When to use 跳高

When using 跳高, ensure you are in a sports context to avoid confusion with other jumping activities. It's typically used in informal conversations about athletics, but in formal contexts, you might encounter it in sports reports or discussions.

跳高 or something close to it

跳远 (tiàoyuǎn) - choose 跳高 when referring specifically to the high jump event, as 跳远 pertains to the long jump.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 跳高 with other types of jumps, such as 跳远 (tiàoyuǎn, long jump). Ensure you use 跳高 specifically when referring to the high jump event.

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