Definitions

bèng (verb) to jump; to bounce; to hop

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

蹦 (bèng) is a phono-semantic compound with the foot radical 足 (zú) on the left, placing it in the semantic field of leg movements and locomotion. The right side is the component 崩 (bēng), which provides the phonetic cue while also hinting at a sudden, explosive energy. The character’s meaning centers on the physical action of jumping or leaping upward with both feet, distinguishing it from verbs for walking or running. It commonly describes energetic, bouncy motions like children playing, small animals hopping, or the lively actions in rhythmic dance and athletics.

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小兔子在

Xiǎo tùzi zài bèng.

The little rabbit is hopping.

孩子们高兴地跳着。

Háizimen gāoxìng de bèngtiào zhe.

The children are jumping for joy.

他听到消息后了起来。

Tā tīng dào xiāoxi hòu bèng le qǐlái.

He jumped up upon hearing the news.

周末我们去俱乐部迪。

Zhōumò wǒmen qù jùlèbù bèngdí.

We go clubbing at the club on the weekend.

别在床上,太危险了。

Bié zài chuáng shàng bèng, tài wēixiǎn le.

Don't jump on the bed; it's too dangerous.

气得他直高,说不出话。

Qì de tā zhí bènggāo, shuō bù chū huà.

He was so angry he kept jumping up and down, unable to speak.

看到最新房价,他的心了一下。

Kàn dào zuìxīn fángjià, tā de xīn bèng le yīxià.

Seeing the latest housing prices made his heart skip a beat.

这个弹簧球得又高又快。

Zhège tánhuáng qiú bèng de yòu gāo yòu kuài.

This spring ball bounces high and fast.