跳舞

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Dance" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 跳舞
Pinyin: tiào wǔ
Pronunciation: tiao4 wu3
English Translation: Dance

Usage:

"跳舞 (tiào wǔ)" is the verb "to dance" in Chinese. It can be used to describe any type of dancing, from ballroom to hip-hop.

Example:

Chinese: 我喜欢跳舞。
Pinyin: Wǒ xǐhuan tiào wǔ.
English: I like to dance.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "跳舞 (tiào wǔ)" that you may hear:

舞蹈 (wǔ dào): This noun refers to dance as an art form or performance.
舞曲 (wǔ qǔ): This noun refers to dance music.
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "跳舞 (tiào wǔ)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "dance" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "跳舞 (tiào wǔ)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"跳舞 (tiào wǔ)" is typically used in the context of a hobby or activity.
To say "I am dancing" in Chinese, you can say "我在跳舞 (wǒ zài tiào wǔ)."
To say "Let's dance" in Chinese, you can say "我们跳舞吧 (wǒmen tiào wǔ ba)."