跑 (pǎo) - To run & to jog

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pǎo ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

跑 · pǎo

To run;

to jog;

to flee;

to escape;

to leak;

to evaporate;

to go away;

to walk;

to move quickly.

To runto jogto flee

Usage highlights

RunningRunning awayLongSprintJoggingRunning errands

Synonyms

  • 奔— to run quickly; to rush
  • 逃— to escape; to flee
  • 走— to walk; to go

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He runs every morning (跑步).
  • The horse is running fast (马跑得快).
  • The gas is leaking (煤气跑了).
  • Don't let the criminal escape (别让罪犯跑了).

Collocations

  • Running(跑步)
  • Running away(逃跑)
  • Long-distance running(长跑)
  • Sprint(短跑)
  • Jogging(慢跑)
  • Running errands(跑腿)

Idioms

  • Running around in all directions(东奔西跑)
  • Running away with tail between legs(抱头鼠跑)
  • Running about making inquiries(跑江湖)
  • Running off at the mouth(跑火车)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the foot radical (足) with the phonetic component 包, suggesting movement with the feet.
  • In Chinese culture, running is associated with both physical exercise and urgent movement or escape.
  • The character appears in many compound words related to sports, business activities, and escaping situations.

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