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跑 (pǎo): to run

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 2verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to run
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 2
Strokes
12
Radical
足
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to run
  • to run away
  • to escape
  • to run around (on errands etc)
  • (of a gas or liquid) to leak or evaporate
  • (verb complement) away
  • off
  • to run away
  • to escape
  • (verb complement) away
  • off

Chinese explanation

  • 用很快的速度走路，两只脚快速交替移动，脚可能同时离地
  • 常用来表示为了锻炼身体或参加比赛而跑步
  • 也可以表示很快地离开某个地方，例如逃跑或跑开
  • 还表示为了做某事而到处走动，例如跑腿、跑业务。

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12 strokes

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Example sentences

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He runs three kilometers every morning.

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The little bird escaped from the cage.

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Gas is leaking out; open the window quickly.

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He runs business errands outside all day.

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