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跳伞tiàosǎnto parachuteHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #8494, Very Hard
跳伞tiàosǎnto bail outHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #8494, Very Hard
跳伞tiàosǎnparachute jumpingHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #8494, Very Hard
tiàosǎn(tiao4san3)tiao san T4
  1. 1to parachute
  2. 2to bail out
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March 24, 2026

跳伞(跳傘)tiàosǎn(tiao4san3)

跳伞 (tiàosǎn) refers to the act of parachuting, which involves jumping from an aircraft and descending to the ground using a parachute. This term is commonly used in contexts related to extreme sports, military training, or emergency evacuation situations. It embodies both the thrill of adventure and the practical aspect of safety in airborne scenarios.

Strokes19Frequency#8494DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Parachuting is a popular activity in China, especially among young people seeking adventure. It is often associated with military training and has gained attention through various reality TV shows featuring extreme sports.

Memory tip

Think of 跳 (tiào), which means 'to jump,' and 伞 (sǎn), meaning 'umbrella,' as a parachute is like an umbrella that opens in the sky. Imagine a person jumping from a plane, with an umbrella-like parachute opening wide and gently floating them down.

Meanings of 跳伞

tiàosǎn(tiao4san3)
1to parachute
2to bail out
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About 跳伞

跳伞Simplified
跳傘Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 跳伞 with similar phrases like 跳跃 (tiàoyuè), which means 'to leap' or 'to jump.' Use 跳伞 specifically for parachuting contexts, and remember it is an informal term. Be mindful of proper pronunciation, especially the tones: tiào (4th tone) and sǎn (3rd tone).

HSK Study Tips

Although 跳伞 may not appear in the early HSK levels, it connects to advanced vocabulary regarding sports and activities. Students should focus on the character components and practice using it in sentences related to adventure sports or emergency situations to reinforce their understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners might incorrectly write 跳伞 as 跳伞跳 (tiàosǎn tiào), mistakenly doubling the verb. Correctly, it is simply 跳伞 when referring to parachuting.

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Component characters

跳tiàoto jump
HSK 313 strokes足
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伞sǎnumbrella
HSK 36 strokes人
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How to say to parachute in Chinese

“to parachute” in Chinese is跳伞tiàosǎn

跳伞 (tiàosǎn) refers to the act of parachuting, which involves jumping from an aircraft and descending to the ground using a parachute. This term is commonly used in contexts related to extreme sports, military training, or emergency evacuation situations. It embodies both the thrill of adventure and the practical aspect of safety in airborne scenarios.

When to use 跳伞

Learners often confuse 跳伞 with similar phrases like 跳跃 (tiàoyuè), which means 'to leap' or 'to jump.' Use 跳伞 specifically for parachuting contexts, and remember it is an informal term. Be mindful of proper pronunciation, especially the tones: tiào (4th tone) and sǎn (3rd tone).

What learners get wrong

Learners might incorrectly write 跳伞 as 跳伞跳 (tiàosǎn tiào), mistakenly doubling the verb. Correctly, it is simply 跳伞 when referring to parachuting.

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Cultural Notes for 跳伞

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In Western cultures, parachuting is often seen as a recreational sport, while in China, it can also carry military connotations and is used in training contexts.

Frequently asked questions about 跳伞

You would say '我想去跳伞' (wǒ xiǎng qù tiàosǎn).

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