百
Bǎi
100, hundred
跑步 (pǎo bù) — how to say "to run" in Chinese
跑步
To run, jog
Character composition
跑
to run
步
step, to walk
Radicals / Keys
止
Stop
#77 · zhǐ · 4 strokes
足
Foot
#157 · zú · 7 strokes
Examples
早上我去公园跑步。
In the morning I go to the park to run.
我跑步
I run/jog.
Mnemonic
[pǎo bù-] "Pow Boo" the superhero cat 🐱 loves to race through the city. He starts with a fast 跑 sprint, then switches to a leisurely 步 stroll to catch his breath. Suddenly, Pow Boo sees the characters 跑步 on the sidewalk—he leaps over them, imagining they're hurdles to clear on his heroic run!
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to run" in Chinese?
"to run" in Chinese is 跑步 (pǎo bù).
What does 跑步 mean in English?
跑步 (pǎo bù) means "To run, jog".
How is 跑步 pronounced?
It is pronounced pǎo bù (written as pao bu, paobu). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "to run" in Chinese characters?
It is written 跑步.
What HSK level is 跑步?
跑步 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.
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