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How do you say "to run" in Chinese?
跑
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In Chinese, "to run" is 跑.
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Pronunciation
Say POW with a falling tone. Start high and drop the pitch downward clearly.
Writing and usage
The character has thirteen strokes with a foot radical (足), showing the rapid movement of running.
Example sentence
他在公园跑。
He runs in the park.
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How to remember 跑
The foot radical shows leg movement. Running is faster and more energetic than walking.
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Questions about 跑
How do you say "to run" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "to run" is 跑. It is a noun.
How is 跑 written in Chinese?
The character has thirteen strokes with a foot radical (足), showing the rapid movement of running.
How is 跑 used in a sentence?
Use 跑 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 他在公园跑。 (He runs in the park.).
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