跳 (tiào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 跳 (tiào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 跳 (tiào) means "To jump; to leap.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 跳 stroke by stroke?

跳 has 13 strokes. The radical is 足. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 跳 and 䠀?

跳 (tiào) and 䠀 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 跳?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 足. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 跳?

Common words containing 跳 include: 跳舞 (tiào wǔ) — To dance.; 跳高 (tiào gāo) — High jump.; 跳绳 (tiào shéng) — Jump rope; skipping rope..

How to Write 跳

The character 跳 (tiào) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

跳 is pronounced tiào in Mandarin Chinese. It means To jump; to leap..

As an HSK Level 3 character, 跳 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 跳

跳舞 tiào wǔ

To dance.

跳高 tiào gāo

High jump.

跳绳 tiào shéng

Jump rope; skipping rope.

Example Sentences

她很喜欢跳舞。

tā hěn xǐ huān tiào wǔ

She likes dancing very much.

他在练习跳高。

tā zài liàn xí tiào gāo

He is practicing high jump.

妹妹在院子里跳绳。

mèi mèi zài yuàn zi lǐ tiào shéng

My younger sister is jumping rope in the yard.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

趺 fū

趼 jiǎn

Practice Writing 跳 (tiào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 跳

What does 跳 (tiào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 跳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 跳 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 跳?

What common words use 跳?

How to Write 跳 (tiào)