HSK 3, v, 13 strokes, radical 足, rank #404, Medium
跳
tiào
to hop
HSK 3, v, 13 strokes, radical 足, rank #404, Medium
跳
tiào
to skip over
HSK 3, v, 13 strokes, radical 足, rank #404, Medium
跳
tiào
to bounce
HSK 3, v, 13 strokes, radical 足, rank #404, Medium
跳
tiào
to palpitate
HSK 3, v, 13 strokes, radical 足, rank #404, Medium
跳
tiào
to hop, to skip; to jump, to leap; to vault; to dance
HSK 3, v, 13 strokes, radical 足, rank #404, Medium
tiào(tiao4) T4
1to jump
2to hop
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March 24, 2026
跳tiào(tiao4)
The character 跳 (tiào) primarily means 'to jump' or 'to leap.' It is commonly used in contexts related to physical movement, such as jumping in sports or dance. Additionally, it can imply skipping over something in a figurative sense, like skipping a step in a process.
Strokes13Radical足Frequency#404DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, dancing is often associated with celebration and festivals. The term 跳舞 is commonly heard during festive occasions, highlighting the importance of dance in social gatherings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a kangaroo (which represents jumping) wearing a tiara. The tiara can remind you of the sound 'ti' in tiào, and the hopping action symbolizes the character's meaning. Visualize the kangaroo jumping joyfully to reinforce the connection.
Meanings of 跳
tiào(tiao4)
1to jump
2to hop
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About 跳
跳Simplified
13Strokes
足Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#404Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 跳
Quick Contrast
跳 (tiào) vs 跃 (yuè) — use 跳 for general jumping actions, while 跃 emphasizes leaping or jumping with a sense of elegance or agility.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a kangaroo (which represents jumping) wearing a tiara. The tiara can remind you of the sound 'ti' in tiào, and the hopping action symbolizes the character's meaning. Visualize the kangaroo jumping joyfully to reinforce the connection.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of using 跳 in appropriate contexts; it is generally informal and may not be suited for formal writing. Common collocations include 跳舞 (tiàowǔ - to dance) and 跳跃 (tiàoyuè - to leap). Watch out for tone mistakes; the first tone should be pronounced accurately.
HSK Study Tips
Although 跳 is not in the official HSK list, it relates to other movement verbs like 跑 (pǎo - to run) and 走 (zǒu - to walk), which can help learners understand various actions. Focus on practicing its usage in daily conversations about activities and sports.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, dancing is often associated with celebration and festivals. The term 跳舞 is commonly heard during festive occasions, highlighting the importance of dance in social gatherings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 跳 with 走 (zǒu - to walk). For example, saying '他跳去商店' (Tā tiào qù shāngdiàn - He jumps to the store) is incorrect; it should be '他走去商店' (Tā zǒu qù shāngdiàn).
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Grammar Patterns of 跳
跳 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 6 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.
Jerry is an amateur who dances because he feels like it.
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帕克开始运动生涯时是个跳远运动员。
pà kè kāi shǐ yùn dòng shēng yá shí shì gè tiào yuǎn yùn dòng yuán。
Packer began her career as a long jumper.
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他是个出色的运动员，弹跳力非常好。
tā shì gè chū sè de yùn dòng yuán， ， dàn tiào lì fēi cháng。
He is a terrific athlete and a brilliant jumper.
Cultural Notes for 跳
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, dancing is often associated with celebration and festivals. The term 跳舞 is commonly heard during festive occasions, highlighting the importance of dance in social gatherings.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
Jumping as a form of expression is common in both cultures, but in Western contexts, it is often more associated with joy and excitement, while in Chinese culture, it can also signify a form of discipline in traditional dance.
Word Family of 跳
Words Containing This Character20
跳tiàoto jump
跳舞tiàowǔto dance
心跳heartbeat
跳水tiàoshuǐ(sports) diving
跳跃tiàoyuèto jump跳躍
跳出to jump out
跳动tiàodòngto throb跳動
跳楼to jump from a building (to kill oneself)跳樓
跳槽tiàocáoto change jobs
跳伞tiàosǎnto parachute跳傘
跳进to plunge into跳進
跳板springboard
跳绳to jump rope跳繩
跳蚤flea
吓一跳startled嚇一跳
跳高tiàogāohigh jump (athletics)
弹跳to bounce彈跳
活蹦乱跳healthy and active活蹦亂跳
跳马vault (gymnastics)跳馬
跳台diving platform跳臺
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Frequently Asked Questions about 跳
Common phrases include 跳舞 (tiàowǔ - to dance) and 跳绳 (tiàoshéng - to jump rope).
You can say '他跳得很高' (Tā tiào de hěn gāo - He jumps very high).
Yes, it can be used in expressions like 跳过 (tiàoguò - to skip over).
