踊跃

yǒng yuè

to leap

HSK 6

Character Breakdown

Usage and Meaning

The word 踊跃 (yǒngyuè) is often used to describe enthusiastic and active participation in an event or activity. It conveys a sense of eagerness and willingness to engage, often in a group setting such as meetings, competitions, or volunteer activities.

Common Contexts

It is frequently seen in formal or semi-formal contexts where people show initiative or enthusiasm, such as "踊跃报名" (enthusiastically sign up) or "踊跃发言" (actively speak up).

Collocations

  • 踊跃报名: to enthusiastically sign up, used when many people actively register for something.
  • 踊跃发言: to actively speak up, often in meetings or discussions.
  • 踊跃参加: to participate enthusiastically, showing eagerness.

Nuance

Using 踊跃 implies a positive and proactive attitude. It is stronger than simply "参加" (to participate) because it highlights the participant's enthusiasm and initiative. Avoid confusing it with literal physical jumping; here, it is metaphorical for eagerness.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 踊跃 with 跳跃, which refers to physical jumping or leaping. 踊跃 is more about active involvement and enthusiasm rather than literal movement.

Example Sentences

学生们踊跃报名参加志愿者活动。

Xuéshēngmen yǒngyuè bàomíng cānjiā zhìyuànzhě huódòng.

The students enthusiastically signed up to participate in the volunteer

大家踊跃发言,气氛非常热烈。

Dàjiā yǒngyuè fāyán, qìfēn fēicháng rèliè.

Everyone spoke up enthusiastically, and the atmosphere was very lively.

他在比赛中踊跃表现,赢得了大家的赞赏。

Tā zài bǐsài zhōng yǒngyuè biǎoxiàn, yíngdéle dàjiā de zànshǎng.

He actively performed in the competition and won everyone's praise.