跑步
pǎobù
The Chinese word for the sport of running is 跑步 (pǎobù).
跑步 is used to refer to the sport of running or the continuous action of running. You can use it in various contexts, such as saying 我每天早上都去公园跑步 to mean "I go for a run in the park every morning" or 我打算去操场跑步一会儿 to mean "I plan to go for a run on the playground for a while."
Meaning: sport (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 跑步 is the standard term for the sport or the act of running, Chinese has more specific terms for different types of running: 长跑 refers to long-distance running, 慢跑 refers to jogging and 短跑 refers to sprinting.
How does it change in a sentence?
The single character 跑 can be used as a verb meaning "to run" in many contexts. In contrast, 跑步 is more commonly used as a noun for the sport itself or to describe the continuous action.
How do you pronounce it?
pǎobù
Did you know?
- The character 跑 (pǎo) is also used in the term 跑路 (pǎolù), which is a slang term meaning to flee or run away from a debt or responsibility.
- Chinese uses the character 跑 to describe a leak, such as when air or water is 'running' out of a pipe.
- In Chinese, the word 跑 can be used to describe a computer program that is currently executing or 'running'.
Examples in context
- 你每天跑步吗？Do you go running daily?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's daily running habits.Tatoeba #815681 by GlossaMatik, translation #815682 by FeuDRenais2
- 她不喜欢跑步。She doesn't like running.This sentence is useful for expressing a lack of interest in the sport of running.Tatoeba #1746061 by sadhen, translation #10540234 by sundown
- 那个男孩在跑步。That boy is running.This sentence is useful for describing a boy who is currently running.Tatoeba #1192398 by sadhen, translation #68203 by CK
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their fitness routines at a cafe.
- 佳怡 Jiayi你最近在做什么运动？Nǐ zuìjìn zài zuò shénme yùndòng?What exercise have you been doing lately?
- 志强 Zhiqiang我的新爱好是跑步。Wǒ de xīn àihào shì pǎobù.My new hobby is running.
- 佳怡 Jiayi跑步对身体很好。Pǎobù duì shēntǐ hěn hǎo.Running is very good for the body.
- 志强 Zhiqiang是的，我也觉得很有趣。Shì de, wǒ yě juédé hěn yǒuqù.Yes, I also think it is very interesting.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
