HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
跳 — to jump
- Reading
- tiào
- Meaning
- to jump; to leap; to bounce
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
跳 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is tiào and it means to jump; to leap; to bounce. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
跳 appears in everyday chinese words such as 跳 (jump, leap), 跳舞 (dance) and 跳远 (long jump).
Chinese words containing 跳
Frequently asked questions
What does 跳 mean in Chinese?
跳 means to jump; to leap; to bounce in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 跳 read?
跳 is read tiào. Reading it inside real words — 跳 and 跳舞 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 跳 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 跳 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 跳 in a word?
A common word containing 跳 is 跳 (tiào) — "jump, leap". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 跳 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 跳 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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