pǎo

to run; to run away; to escape

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  • 跑步pǎobùto runB2
  • 跑道pǎodàoathletic trackB5
  • 奔跑bēnpǎoto runB6
  • 逃跑táopǎoto flee from sthB6
  • 跑龙套pǎo lóngtàoto play a small roleB7
  • 起跑线qǐpǎoxiànthe starting line (of a race)B7
  • 赛跑sàipǎorace (running)B7

See it in sentences

他跑得很快。

He runs very fast.

他喜欢跑步。

He likes running.