Meaning and Usage
"跳远" (tiàoyuǎn) specifically refers to the sport of long jump, a track and field event where the athlete runs and jumps as far as possible into a sandpit. It is a compound of "跳" (to jump) and "远" (far), literally meaning "jump far."
Common Contexts
This term is most commonly used in sports contexts, such as school competitions, athletics meets, or training discussions. It often appears with words related to competition (比赛), training (训练), or performance (成绩).
Collocations and Patterns
- 跳远比赛: long jump competition, used when referring to an event.
- 跳远训练: long jump training, used in sports practice contexts.
- 跳远成绩: long jump results or performance, used when discussing outcomes.
Usage Notes
When using "跳远," it is important to note it is a noun referring to the event or sport, not a verb phrase meaning "to jump far" in a general sense. For general jumping far, other expressions like "跳得很远" are used. Avoid confusing "跳远" with just "跳" (jump) or "远" (far) alone. The term is formal and mostly used in sports or educational contexts.