跑 (pǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 跑 (pǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 跑 (pǎo) means "to run". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 跑 stroke by stroke?

跑 has 12 strokes. The radical is 足. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 跑 and 趵?

跑 (pǎo) and 趵 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 跑?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 足. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 跑?

Common words containing 跑 include: 跑步 (pǎo bù) — to run; jogging; 跑车 (pǎo chē) — sports car; 逃跑 (táo pǎo) — to run away; to escape.

How to Write 跑

The character 跑 (pǎo) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

跑 is pronounced pǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to run.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 跑 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 跑

跑步 pǎo bù

to run; jogging

跑车 pǎo chē

sports car

逃跑 táo pǎo

to run away; to escape

Example Sentences

我每天早上跑步。

wǒ měi tiān zǎo shàng pǎo bù

I go running every morning.

他买了一辆新跑车。

tā mǎi le yī liàng xīn pǎo chē

He bought a new sports car.

小猫飞快地逃跑了。

xiǎo māo fēi kuài dì táo pǎo le

The kitten ran away quickly.

Similar Characters

趵 bào

趸 dǔn

趺 fū

Practice Writing 跑 (pǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 跑

What does 跑 (pǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 跑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 跑 and 趵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 跑?

What common words use 跑?

How to Write 跑 (pǎo)