跑 (pǎo) — how to say "to run" in Chinese

跑

To run

verb

Radicals / Keys

足

Foot

#157 · zú · 7 strokes

Collocations

跑得快

pǎo de kuài

run fast

跑回家

pǎo huí jiā

run home

Examples

他每天早晨在公园里跑步。

He runs in the park every morning.

他跑得快。

He runs fast.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 跑 (pǎo) — to run

[pǎo-] Pow-pow! A dog named Pow heard the bell and dashed across the yard at full speed. "Who's faster than me? Nobody! I can run — 跑!" 🐕💨 He ran so fast his ears flapped in the wind.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to run" in Chinese?

"to run" in Chinese is 跑 (pǎo).

What does 跑 mean in English?

跑 (pǎo) means "To run".

How is 跑 pronounced?

It is pronounced pǎo (written as pao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "to run" in Chinese characters?

It is written 跑.

What HSK 3.0 level is 跑?

跑 is on the HSK 3.0 level 2 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.

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