Definition
蹦 (bèng) describes a small, energetic hop or bounce, often repeated (e.g., bouncing in place or a rabbit hopping). 跳 (tiào) is the general word for any kind of jump—up, down, over, or off. While 跳 applies broadly, 蹦 emphasizes a springy, up-and-down motion without necessarily moving to a new location.
verb
to jumpto bounceto hop
Easily confused
- 棚pénglook-alikeshed (a simple roofed structure, often for storage or shelter)
- 绷bēnglook-aliketo stretch tight, to tauten
Examples
- 蹦。Xiǎomāo xià de bèng le yí xià.The kitten was scared and gave a little jump.
- 蹦。Tā bèng dào le chuáng shàng.He jumped onto the bed.
- 蹦。Háizimen zài cāochǎng shàng gāoxìng de bèng zhe.The children are jumping happily on the playground.
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