Stroke order for 跑

pǎo
HSK 1HSK 1 (Write)Very Common

Basic Meaning

v
The most common and core meaning.
to run; to sprint
奔,两只脚或四条腿交互向前跃进。
Words:
赛跑奔跑跑步跑动长跑
Sentences:
  1. ()(měi)(tiān)(zǎo)(shàng)(dōu)()(gōng)(yuán)(pǎo)()
    He goes to the park for a run every morning.
  2. (hái)(zi)(men)(zài)(xué)(xiào)(cāo)(chǎng)(shàng)(kuài)(le)(di)(bēn)(pǎo)
    The children are running happily on the school playground.
  3. ()(néng)(pǎo)(duō)(kuài)
    How fast can you run?
v
Often used to describe objects disappearing or moving unintentionally.
to have moved or run away from a place; to be gone
事物离开了原来的地方。
Sentences:
  1. ()(de)(chē)(yào)(shi)(zhǎo)()(dào)(le)()(zhī)(dào)(pǎo)()(er)()(le)
    My car keys are missing; I don't know where they've gone.
  2. (gāng)(mǎi)(de)()(cóng)(tǒng)()(pǎo)(chū)(lái)(le)
    The fish I just bought has jumped out of the bucket.
v
Used specifically for the unwanted escape of fluids, gases, or electrical current.
to leak; for gas, liquid, or electricity to escape
气体、液体等泄漏或挥发。
Words:
跑水跑气跑电跑油跑光
Sentences:
  1. (lún)(tāi)(hǎo)(xiàng)(pǎo)()(le)(yǒu)(diǎn)(er)(biě)
    The tire seems to have a leak; it's a bit flat.
  2. (kuài)()(shuǐ)(lóng)(tóu)(guān)(shàng)(bié)(ràng)(shuǐ)(pǎo)(guāng)(le)
    Turn off the tap quickly; don't let all the water run out.
v
Emphasizes the purpose of the running, often related to business or tasks.
to run around (for a purpose); to be busy with errands
为某种事务而奔走。
Words:
跑外跑材料跑买卖
Sentences:
  1. ()(zhè)(ge)(yuè)()(zhí)(zài)(wèi)(zhè)(ge)(xiàng)()(pǎo)(cái)(liào)(hěn)(xīn)()
    He has been running around sourcing materials for this project all month; it's been tough.
v
Used in the context of escaping from danger, confinement, or a pursuer.
to flee; to escape
逃跑,逃走。
Words:
逃跑
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. (xiǎo)(tōu)(bèi)(jǐng)(chá)()(xiàn)(hòu)()(shàng)(jiù)(pǎo)(le)
    When the thief was spotted by the police, he immediately fled.

Writing & Component

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Stroke Count12
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