tiu3跳
Jyutpingtiu3
Yaletiu
Definition
To jump or leap; to throb, beat, or pulsate.
- to jump; to leap; to bounce
- to beat; to throb; to pulsate; to tick
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
Beyond the literal action of jumping, this verb is essential for describing rhythmic movement in the body, such as the heart beating or an eyelid twitching. When referring to a heart beating, it is often used in the form 跳得好快 to describe a rapid pulse. It also functions as a verb for skipping or omitting items in a sequence, such as skipping a line of text.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 彈, which implies a springy or elastic bounce rather than a deliberate jump using the legs. While 彈 can describe a ball bouncing, 跳 requires the exertion of the body to leave the ground.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
