tiu3 gou1跳高
Jyutpingtiu3 gou1
Yaletiu gōu
Definition
To jump up; to leap upwards.
colloquialdaily actionssports
How it's used
Focus on the physical action of propelling oneself upward rather than the sport of high jump. When used as a verb, it often takes the particle 啲 to indicate a comparative degree of height. It functions as a separable verb where the direction or result can be inserted between 跳 and 高.
Examples
Common phrases
jump a bit higher
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean the sport of high jump in a casual context, as it sounds like a literal description of the action. For the athletic event, use the specific term 跳高比賽.
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