- 逃跑 táopǎo to run awayto flee; to escape from a dangerous or unfavorable situation; to take flight
- 跑去 pǎoqu to run toTo go toward a location by running.
- 跑步 pǎobù runningthe activity of jogging or running as a form of exercise or sport
- 奔跑 bēnpǎo to runto run; to run quickly
- 跑车 pǎochē sports carsports car; racing car; racing bicycle
- 乱跑 luànpǎo to run aroundTo run around aimlessly or all over the place; to wander without a specific destination.
- 跑道 pǎodào trackdesignated path for sports such as racing, skating, or track and field
- 赛跑 sàipǎo to raceto compete in a running race
- 长跑 chángpǎo to run long distancesto run long distances, especially as a daily exercise or habit
- 跑腿 pǎotuǐ to run errandsto run errands or do legwork; to go back and forth doing miscellaneous tasks
- 起跑线 qǐpǎoxiàn starting linethe line on a track behind which participants in a race stand to begin
- 跑动 pǎodòng to run aboutto move around or keep moving by running, usually of people or animals
- 慢跑 mànpǎo to jogto jog or go for a slow run at a steady, gentle pace; jogging as a form of aerobic exercise
- 起跑 qǐpǎo to start runningto begin to run, especially to start a race from a set position
- 跑题 pǎotí to digressto stray from the topic; to be off-subject when speaking or writing
- 小跑 xiǎopǎo to jogto trot or jog; to move at a pace between walking and running
- 跑遍 pǎobiàn to go everywhereTo go around or travel all over; to scour a wide area.
- 短跑 duǎnpǎo sprintshort-distance race; dash
- 跑马 pǎomǎ to ride a horseto ride a horse; to go swiftly on horseback
- 赶跑 gǎnpǎo to drive awayto drive away; to force out; to repel
- 跑龙套 pǎolóngtào to play a walk-on partto play a minor role such as a soldier or servant in Chinese opera
- 跑鞋 pǎoxié running shoesshoes designed for running or track athletics
- 中长跑 zhōngchángpǎo middle- and long-distance runningMiddle- and long-distance running events in track and field, typically referring to races of 800 meters or more
- 抢跑 qiǎngpǎo to jump the gunto make a false start in a race; to jump the gun
- 助跑 zhùpǎo run upto perform a run-up or approach before a jump or throw in sports; to run to build momentum
- 偷跑 tōupǎo to sneak offTo run away secretly; to escape or slip away from a place or situation.
- 东奔西跑 dōngbēnxīpǎo to rush aboutto run this way and that; to bustle about or travel to many places while busy with various activities
- 飞跑 fēipǎo to run swiftlyto run as fast as if one were flying; to dash; to rush; to gallop
- 拔腿就跑 bátuǐjiùpǎo to take to one's heelsTo start running away immediately; often describes fleeing in a panic or out of fear.
- 跑堂 pǎotáng to wait on tablesto work as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant or hotel; to serve food and drinks to customers
- 白跑一趟 báipǎoyītàng to make a futile tripto go on an errand for nothing; to go on a wild-goose chase
- 跑光 pǎoguāng to all run awayTo run away or disappear completely until none are left; used for people, animals, or even abstract things like scents and electricity.
- 跑马场 pǎomǎchǎng racecoursea track or place used for horse racing or horse riding
- 跑冒滴漏 pǎomàodīlòu leakageThe leakage or seepage of liquids or gases in various forms
- 跑外 pǎowài to do field workto work outside the office, such as by traveling to secure orders, collect debts, or solicit business
- 百米赛跑 bǎimǐsàipǎo 100-meter dasha short-distance track event consisting of a race over 100 meters
- 跑街 pǎojiē to pound the pavementTo work as an outside salesman, runner, or business canvasser, handling external affairs or collecting debts
- 跑跑跳跳 pǎopǎotiàotiào to skip alongTo run and jump; to be lively and healthy
- 跑江湖 pǎojiānghú to wander for a livingTo make a living as a traveling entertainer, fortune-teller, or traditional doctor; more generally, to wander from place to place seeking a livelihood.
- 跑步者 pǎobùzhě runnerrunner; jogger
- 东跑西颠 dōngpǎoxīdiān to run aboutTo run about or rush around busily from place to place.
- 跑表 pǎobiǎo stopwatchstopwatch; timer used for measuring elapsed time
- 跑生意 pǎoshēngyi to travel for businessTo travel between different places to conduct business or seek deals; to chase after business.
- 马拉松赛跑 mǎlāsōngsàipǎo marathonA long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
- 跑单帮 pǎodānbāng itinerant traderTo work as an individual itinerant trader, moving between locations to buy and sell goods for profit; to smuggle on a small scale.
- 跑电 pǎodiàn to leak electricityto leak electricity; to have an electrical short circuit or leakage
- 跑面 pǎomiàn to inspect an area(of a cadre or official) to have roving charge of a whole area; to visit every basic unit at the grassroots level for supervision and guidance rather than staying at one spot.
- 越野赛跑 yuèyěsàipǎo cross-country runningA middle- or long-distance race held outdoors, usually on roads or natural terrain
- 跑码头 pǎomǎtou to travel for tradeTo travel from city to city or along coastal and river ports to do business
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