跃 (yuè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 跃 (yuè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 跃 (yuè) means "to jump; to leap". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 跃 stroke by stroke?

跃 has 11 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 跃 and 趴?

跃 (yuè) and 趴 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 跃?

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 跃?

Common words containing 跃 include: 跳跃 (tiào yuè) — To leap; to jump.; 飞跃 (fēi yuè) — to leap / a leap forward; 活跃 (huó yuè) — active / dynamic / enliven.

How to Write 跃

The character 跃 (yuè) is written with 11 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

跃 is pronounced yuè in Mandarin Chinese. It means to jump; to leap.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 跃 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 跃

跳跃 tiào yuè

To leap; to jump.

飞跃 fēi yuè

to leap / a leap forward

活跃 huó yuè

active / dynamic / enliven

Example Sentences

鱼在水里跳跃。

yú zài shuǐ lǐ tiào yuè

The fish is jumping in the water.

科技有了新的飞跃。

kē jì yǒu le xīn de fēi yuè

Science and technology have made a new leap.

课堂气氛非常活跃。

kè táng qì fēn fēi cháng huó yuè

The classroom atmosphere is very lively.

Similar Characters

趴 pā

趵 bào

趸 dǔn

Practice Writing 跃 (yuè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 跃

What does 跃 (yuè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 跃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 跃 and 趴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 跃?

What common words use 跃?

How to Write 跃 (yuè)