HSK 7, v, 18 strokes, radical 足, rank #5375, Very Hard
蹦
bèng
to bounce
HSK 7, v, 18 strokes, radical 足, rank #5375, Very Hard
蹦
bèng
to hop
HSK 7, v, 18 strokes, radical 足, rank #5375, Very Hard
蹦
bèng
to jump, to bounce on; bright
HSK 7, v, 18 strokes, radical 足, rank #5375, Very Hard
bèng(beng4) T4
1to jump
2to bounce
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March 24, 2026
蹦bèng(beng4)
The character 蹦 (bèng) means to jump or bounce, often used to describe energetic movement, such as a child jumping with joy. It can also refer to the action of bouncing off a surface, like a ball. This term is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as describing someone who is lively and full of energy.
Strokes18Radical足Frequency#5375DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, jumping is often associated with celebrations and joyous occasions, such as during festivals or when children are playing. The act of jumping can symbolize happiness and freedom, making it a common theme in children's games.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'bouncy' ball that 'bèngs' off the ground, illustrating the action of jumping or bouncing. The character 蹦 contains the foot radical (足), suggesting movement, while the 'bèng' sound can be remembered by picturing someone bouncing joyfully, as if they are saying 'bèng!' with excitement.
Meanings of 蹦
bèng(beng4)
1to jump
2to bounce
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About 蹦
蹦Simplified
18Strokes
足Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#5375Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
Podcast: 蹦
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AI Study Notes for 蹦
Quick Contrast
跳 (tiào) - use 蹦 when emphasizing a bouncy or energetic jump, while 跳 is more general for any kind of jump.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone; 蹦 is pronounced with a falling tone (bèng). It is more commonly used in informal contexts, so ensure you choose more formal synonyms in academic or serious discussions. Common collocations include 蹦跳 (bèng tiào - to jump around) and 蹦极 (bèng jí - bungee jumping).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 蹦 connects with other action verbs related to movement and energy, such as 跑 (pǎo - to run) and 跳 (tiào - to jump). Focus on using 蹦 in sentences that describe energetic actions or activities, reinforcing its lively connotation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 蹦 with 跳 (tiào), which also means 'to jump.' For example, saying '我蹦去商店' (Wǒ bèng qù shāngdiàn - I jump to the store) is not incorrect, but it may sound too informal; '我跳去商店' (Wǒ tiào qù shāngdiàn) would be more appropriate in general contexts.
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Pronunciation of 蹦
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Phonosemantic compound. 足 represents the meaning and 崩 represents the sound.
1The meaning half足 carries the sense.
2The sound half崩 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayfoot
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 蹦?
Decomposition of 蹦
IDS Structure⿰足崩
蹦Full Character
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足ju4
left
崩beng1
right
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Which of these is a component of 蹦?
How to say to jump in Chinese
“to jump” in Chinese is蹦bèng
The character 蹦 (bèng) means to jump or bounce, often used to describe energetic movement, such as a child jumping with joy. It can also refer to the action of bouncing off a surface, like a ball. This term is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as describing someone who is lively and full of energy.
When to use 蹦
Be cautious with the tone; 蹦 is pronounced with a falling tone (bèng). It is more commonly used in informal contexts, so ensure you choose more formal synonyms in academic or serious discussions. Common collocations include 蹦跳 (bèng tiào - to jump around) and 蹦极 (bèng jí - bungee jumping).
蹦 or something close to it
跳 (tiào) - use 蹦 when emphasizing a bouncy or energetic jump, while 跳 is more general for any kind of jump.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 蹦 with 跳 (tiào), which also means 'to jump.' For example, saying '我蹦去商店' (Wǒ bèng qù shāngdiàn - I jump to the store) is not incorrect, but it may sound too informal; '我跳去商店' (Wǒ tiào qù shāngdiàn) would be more appropriate in general contexts.
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蹦
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Grammar Patterns of 蹦
蹦 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.
