Learning Chinese: How to Say "Run" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 跑步
Pinyin: pǎo bù
Pronunciation: pao3 bu4
English Translation: Run
Usage:
"跑步 (pǎo bù)" is the Chinese word for "run." It can be used as a verb or a noun.
As a verb, "跑步 (pǎo bù)" means to move quickly on foot, with both feet leaving the ground at the same time.
As a noun, "跑步 (pǎo bù)" refers to the activity of running, either for exercise or competition.
Example:
Chinese: 我喜欢跑步。
Pinyin: Wǒ xǐhuan pǎo bù.
English: I like running.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "跑步 (pǎo bù)" that you may hear:
竞走 (jìng zǒu): Race walking, a competitive walking sport where one foot must always be in contact with the ground.
慢跑 (màn pǎo): Jogging, a slower and more relaxed form of running.
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "跑步 (pǎo bù)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "run" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "跑步 (pǎo bù)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"跑步 (pǎo bù)" is a common verb that is used in many different contexts.
To say "I am running," you can say "我正在跑步 (wǒ zhèngzài pǎo bù)."
To say "I want to run," you can say "我想跑步 (wǒ xiǎng pǎo bù)."
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