daan6 tiu3彈跳弹跳
Jyutpingdaan6 tiu3
Yaledaahn tiu
Definition
To bounce or jump up from the ground by bending and straightening one's legs.
colloquialdaily actionsanimals
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of springing or rebounding off a surface rather than just the general movement of jumping. It is frequently used to describe the movement of animals or elastic objects, whereas 跳 is the more common, general-purpose verb for human jumping. When used for humans, it often implies a more athletic or forceful vertical leap.
Examples
The kangaroo is jumping really high.
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Common mistake
Do not use this for general jumping, such as jumping over a puddle or jumping rope, where 跳 or 跳過 is much more natural. Using 彈跳 in casual conversation to describe a simple hop can sound overly technical or descriptive of biomechanics.
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