纵身 (zòng shēn) — to jump, to leap (with one's whole body)
Definition
Describes a single whole-body leap — emphasizing the body's full extension in one motion, often used in vivid or narrative writing. Pairs with 跳 or 跃 rather than replacing them.
verb
to jumpto leap (with one's whole body)
Examples
- 纵身。Tā zòng shēn tiào jìn le yóu yǒng chí.He leaped into the swimming pool.
- ，。Tā zòng le yí xià shēn, tiào guò le lán gān.He gave a leap and jumped over the railing.
- 纵身，。Jǐng chá zòng shēn yí yuè, zhuā zhù le xiǎo tōu.The police officer leaped and caught the thief.
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