loeng4踉
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Definition
To jump or leap.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
踉 is primarily used in colloquial Cantonese to describe a sudden, explosive jump or leap, often from a stationary position. It carries a sense of physical energy and is frequently paired with directional particles like 起 or 落 to specify the movement. While it shares the meaning of jumping with 跳, 踉 emphasizes the suddenness or the specific action of springing upward.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 踉 with 跳, but 跳 is the general term for jumping or dancing, whereas 踉 is specifically reserved for a sudden leap or spring. Using 踉 to describe a rhythmic dance move or a long-distance jump would sound unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
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