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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蹦bèngto jumpHSK 7, v, 18 strokes, radical 足, rank #5375, Very Hard
蹦bèngto bounceHSK 7, v, 18 strokes, radical 足, rank #5375, Very Hard
蹦bèngto hopHSK 7, v, 18 strokes, radical 足, rank #5375, Very Hard
蹦bèngto jump, to bounce on; brightHSK 7, v, 18 strokes, radical 足, rank #5375, Very Hard
bèng(beng4)beng T4
  1. 1to jump
  2. 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

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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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Etymology of 蹦

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 足 represents the meaning and 崩 represents the sound.

Memory hint

foot

Semantic (meaning)足
+
Phonetic (sound)崩
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Origin

蹦 = 足 + 崩. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蹦

IDS Structure⿰足崩
蹦Full character
=
足ju4
left
崩beng1
right
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Parts

Which of these is part 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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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.

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信是男朋友写的,她高兴得连____带跳。

The letter was from her boyfriend — she was so happy she was bouncing and jumping.

Example sentences for 蹦 (10)

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她连蹦带跳地走着,好跟上他的步伐。

tā lián bèng dài tiào dì zǒu zhe, hǎo gēnshàng tā de bùfá。

She was skipping to keep up with him.
2
我们挽着胳膊,蹦蹦跳跳地走在大街上。

wǒmen wǎn zhe gēbo, bèng bèng tiào tiào dì zǒu zài dàjiē shàng。

We went skipping down the street arm in arm.
3
一只棕色的小鹿蹦跳着穿过他们面前的那条小路。

yī zhī zōngsè de xiǎo lù bèng tiào zhe chuānguò tāmen miànqián de nà tiáo xiǎolù。

A small brown fawn hopped across the trail in front of them.
4
他寡言少语,回答我的问题时只是往外蹦单字。

tā guǎ yán shǎo yǔ, huídá wǒ de wèntí shí zhǐshì wǎng wài bèng dān zì。

A taciturn man, he replied to my questions in monosyllables.
5
这些活蹦乱跳的孩子就够你成天忙碌了.

zhèxiē huó bèng luàn tiào de háizi jiù gòu nǐ chéngtiān mánglù le.

These lively children keep you on your toes.
6
那位魔术师将魔棒在手帕上一挥,就蹦出了一只兔子.

nà wèi móshù Shī jiāng mó bàng zài shǒupà shàng yī huī, jiù bèng chū le yī zhī tùzi.

The magician held his wand over the handkerchief and out hopped a rabbit.
7
孩子一见到母亲就蹦蹦跳跳围着她转.

háizi yī jiàndào mǔqīn jiù bèng bèng tiào tiào wéi zhe tā zhuǎi.

The little child danced around her at the sight of his mother.
8
她放任我们随心所欲,甚至连我们在床上蹦跳她也不管。

tā fàng rèn wǒmen suíxīnsuǒyù, shènzhì lián wǒmen zài chuáng shàng bèng tiào tā yě bùguǎn。

She lets us do anything, even bounce on our beds.
9
她连蹦带跳,高高兴兴地跟着我走。

tā lián bèng dài tiào, gāo gāoxìng Xīng dì gēn zhe wǒ zǒu。

She skipped happily along beside me.
10
孩子们在院子里兴高采烈地乱蹦乱跳.

háizi men zài yuànzi lǐ xìnggāocǎiliè dì luàn bèng luàn tiào.

The children cut a caper in the yard.

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Word Family of 蹦

Words containing this character7
蹦bèngto jump
活蹦乱跳huóbèngluàntiàohealthy and active活蹦亂跳
蹦蹦跳跳bèngbèngtiàotiàobouncing and vivacious
蹦跳bèngtiàoto hop
欢蹦乱跳huānbèngluàntiàoglowing with health and vivacity (idiom)歡蹦亂跳
蹦高bènggāoto jump
蹿蹦cuānbèngto jump up躥蹦
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Words with 蹦

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Frequently asked questions about 蹦

No, 蹦 is generally used in informal contexts to describe energetic actions, so it's best to avoid it in formal writing.

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