COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 跑 is built
Traditional etymology note: 足 (foot) suggests the meaning, while 包 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 跑 (pǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to run
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
pǎo
跑
to run
Common words
pǎo bù
跑步
to run; to jog; (military) to march at the double
pǎo dào
跑道
athletic track; track; runway (i.e. airstrip)
bēn pǎo
奔跑
to run
táo pǎo
逃跑
to flee from sth; to run away; to escape
sài pǎo
赛跑
race (running); to race (running)
pǎo lóng tào
跑龙套
to play a small role
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
跑
跑
跑
跑
跑
跑
跑
跑
LEARNING TIP
Remember 跑
Say “pǎo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 跑
Common words and phrases
pǎo bù
to run; to jog; (military) to march at the double
pǎo dào
athletic track; track; runway (i.e. airstrip)
bēn pǎo
to run
táo pǎo
to flee from sth; to run away; to escape
sài pǎo
race (running); to race (running)
pǎo lóng tào
to play a small role
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“跑”。
Zhège zì shì “pǎo”.
This character is “跑”.
我正在学习“跑”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “pǎo” zì.
I am learning the character “跑”.
请写一遍“跑”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “pǎo”.
Please write “跑” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 跑?
跑 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 跑 (pǎo) mean?
跑 (pǎo) means to run.
What is the radical of 跑?
The radical of 跑 is 足, associated with Not yet classified.