踊跃 yǒngyuè to leap
to leap; to jump; eager; enthusiastically
How to remember 踊跃: 踊 to leap + 跃 to skip = to leap.
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How it is used
- Eagerly / enthusiastically taking part - 大家踊跃发言 (dàjiā yǒngyuè fāyán) everyone spoke up eagerly.
- Almost always modifies participation: 踊跃报名 sign up enthusiastically, 踊跃捐款 donate generously.
- Positive, slightly formal register (announcements, campaigns). It describes keen collective participation, not just individual excitement (热情).