跳 | Chinese meaning

跳【tiào】

HSK 3

to jump
to hop
to skip over
to bounce
to palpitate

Generated definitions (experimental)

to jump

This meaning of "跳" is used when someone or something lifts off the ground or a surface in order to move to another point.

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The little dog jumped up happily when it saw its owner coming back.

to hop

"跳" can also be used to describe a small and quick jump, usually with one foot.

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The child sang and hopped rope on the ground.

to skip over

This meaning of "跳" is used when someone intentionally avoids or passes over something.

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I skipped over the boring parts of this book.

to bounce

When "跳" is used to describe objects, it means bouncing or springing back after hitting a surface.

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The basketball bounced as soon as it touched the floor.

to palpitate

"跳" can also be used to describe a rapid or irregular beating of the heart, representing palpitations.

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My heart palpitated strongly before the stressful exam.