Common Meanings
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yǒng踊
To leap up; to jump enthusiastically, often describing an eager and active participation, like in 'yǒngyuè' (to eagerly participate, to jump actively).
同学们踊跃发言。
The students eagerly spoke up.
Refers to a type of shoe worn by people who had their feet amputated as a historical punishment (刖刑). It is often mentioned in the idiom '履贱踊贵', which describes a situation where severe penalties lead to many people being mutilated, making these special shoes more valuable than ordinary ones due to demand.
在古代，一种被称为‘踊’的特殊鞋履，是为那些因刑罚而失去双脚的人所准备的。
In ancient times, a special type of footwear called 'yǒng' was prepared for those who had lost their feet due to punishment.