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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
飞跃fēiyuèto leapHSK 7, v, 14 strokes, rank #12682, Very Hard
fēiyuè(fei1yue4)fei yue T1
  1. 1to leap
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March 24, 2026

飞跃(飛躍)fēiyuè(fei1yue4)

飞跃 (fei1 yue4) means 'to leap' or 'to jump over.' It is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as describing a significant advancement in technology or a sudden increase in performance. The word conveys a sense of dynamic movement and progress.

Strokes14Frequency#12682DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

飞跃 can relate to China's rapid modernization and technological advancements, symbolizing the country's leap into a new era in various fields, from infrastructure to technology.

Memory tip

Imagine a bird (飞, fei) soaring through the sky, leaping over clouds (跃, yue) like a dancer. The character 飞 resembles a bird in flight, while 跃 suggests a vigorous jump. Together, they paint a vivid picture of soaring leaps, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 飞跃

fēiyuè(fei1yue4)
1to leap
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About 飞跃

飞跃Simplified
飛躍Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#12682Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 飞跃

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跃 (yuè) vs 跳 (tiào) — use 飞跃 for a sense of significant advancement or progress, while 跳 is more general for jumping.

Usage Notes

Be careful to use 飞跃 in contexts that imply significant jumps or advancements rather than just any jump. It is more common in formal contexts, such as discussions of achievements or progress, rather than casual conversations. Remember to pronounce it with the correct tones to avoid confusion.

HSK Study Tips

As a level 6 word, 飞跃 connects well with other advanced terms related to growth and progress, such as 进步 (jin4 bu4, progress) and 超越 (chao1 yue4, surpass). Students should focus on using it in both written and spoken forms to enhance their fluency.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 飞跃 with 跳, using it in contexts that don't imply significant progress. For example, saying '我每天飞跃' (I leap every day) instead of '我每天跳' (I jump every day) is incorrect; use 飞跃 for more impactful leaps.

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Component Characters

飞fēito fly
HSK 23 strokes飞
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跃yuèto jump
11 strokes足
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How to say to leap in Chinese

“to leap” in Chinese is飞跃fēiyuè

飞跃 (fei1 yue4) means 'to leap' or 'to jump over.' It is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as describing a significant advancement in technology or a sudden increase in performance. The word conveys a sense of dynamic movement and progress.

When to use 飞跃

Be careful to use 飞跃 in contexts that imply significant jumps or advancements rather than just any jump. It is more common in formal contexts, such as discussions of achievements or progress, rather than casual conversations. Remember to pronounce it with the correct tones to avoid confusion.

飞跃 or something close to it

跃 (yuè) vs 跳 (tiào) — use 飞跃 for a sense of significant advancement or progress, while 跳 is more general for jumping.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 飞跃 with 跳, using it in contexts that don't imply significant progress. For example, saying '我每天飞跃' (I leap every day) instead of '我每天跳' (I jump every day) is incorrect; use 飞跃 for more impactful leaps.

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Grammar Patterns of 飞跃

飞跃 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. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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当你从内心深处找到一种可以忍受一切痛苦的坚强力量时,你的成长历程就会出现____。

The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt.--Max Lerner

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当你从内心深处找到一种可以忍受一切痛苦的坚强力量时,你的成长历程就会出现飞跃。

dāng nǐ cóng nèixīn shēnchù zhǎodào yī zhǒng kěyǐ rěnshòu yíqiè tòngkǔ de jiānqiáng lìliàng shí, nǐ de chéngzhǎng lìchéng jiù huì chūxiàn fēiyuè。

The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt.--Max Lerner

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