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踊跃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
踊跃yǒngyuèto leapHSK 7, ad, 25 strokes, rank #62412, Very Hard
踊跃yǒngyuèto jumpHSK 7, ad, 25 strokes, rank #62412, Very Hard
踊跃yǒngyuèeagerHSK 7, ad, 25 strokes, rank #62412, Very Hard
踊跃yǒngyuèenthusiasticallyHSK 7, ad, 25 strokes, rank #62412, Very Hard
yǒngyuè(yong3yue4)yong yue T3
  1. 1to leap
  2. 2to jump
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March 24, 2026

踊跃(踴躍)yǒngyuè(yong3yue4)

踊跃 (yǒngyuè) describes a state of eagerness or enthusiasm, often used to express the willingness to participate actively in an event or activity. It conveys a sense of energetic involvement, such as when people enthusiastically join a discussion, volunteer for a project, or engage in community activities.

Strokes25Frequency#62412DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, community involvement and collective participation are highly valued, making 踊跃 a positive attribute when describing civic engagement or group activities, such as charity events or local festivals.

Memory tip

Imagine a joyful frog (踊) leaping (跃) with excitement towards a big gathering. The leap symbolizes enthusiasm, and the sound of 'yong' can remind you of 'yonder' where eager people are waiting to jump in and participate.

Meanings of 踊跃

yǒngyuè(yong3yue4)
1to leap
2to jump
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About 踊跃

踊跃Simplified
踴躍Traditional
25Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#62412Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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热情 (rèqíng) - use 踊跃 when emphasizing active participation, while 热情 focuses more on general enthusiasm.

Usage Notes

踊跃 is typically used in positive contexts, often describing collective enthusiasm. A common mistake is to use it in negative or passive contexts, which diminishes its energetic connotation. It is suitable for both formal and informal settings, especially in written communications about events.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 踊跃 is useful for expressing feelings and attitudes in more complex sentences. Students should focus on its usage in different contexts, especially in formal discussions or reports where enthusiasm is highlighted.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 踊跃 with other similar words like 积极 (jījí), which means 'active' but lacks the jumping or leaping nuance. For instance, saying '他非常积极参加' instead of '他踊跃参加' misses the sense of eagerness.

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Component characters

踊yǒngleap
14 strokes足
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跃yuèto jump
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How to say to leap in Chinese

“to leap” in Chinese is踊跃yǒngyuè

踊跃 (yǒngyuè) describes a state of eagerness or enthusiasm, often used to express the willingness to participate actively in an event or activity. It conveys a sense of energetic involvement, such as when people enthusiastically join a discussion, volunteer for a project, or engage in community activities.

When to use 踊跃

踊跃 is typically used in positive contexts, often describing collective enthusiasm. A common mistake is to use it in negative or passive contexts, which diminishes its energetic connotation. It is suitable for both formal and informal settings, especially in written communications about events.

踊跃 or something close to it

热情 (rèqíng) - use 踊跃 when emphasizing active participation, while 热情 focuses more on general enthusiasm.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 踊跃 with other similar words like 积极 (jījí), which means 'active' but lacks the jumping or leaping nuance. For instance, saying '他非常积极参加' instead of '他踊跃参加' misses the sense of eagerness.

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You can use 踊跃 to describe how eager you or others are to participate in activities, such as community events or class discussions.

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