HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
跑 — to run
- Reading
- pǎo
- Meaning
- to run
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
跑 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is pǎo and it means to run. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
跑 appears in everyday chinese words such as 跑 (to run), 跑步 (to run, jog) and 跑道 (runway, track).
Chinese words containing 跑
Frequently asked questions
What does 跑 mean in Chinese?
跑 means to run in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 跑 read?
跑 is read pǎo. Reading it inside real words — 跑 and 跑步 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 跑 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 跑 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 跑 in a word?
A common word containing 跑 is 跑 (pǎo) — "to run". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 跑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 跑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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