This is the 737th most frequent Chinese word.


"跑" means "to run."


跑 indicates the act of running for exercise or movement.

我每天早上去公园跑步。

I go for a run in the park every morning.


跑 refers to covering a distance at a running pace.

听说他跑了十公里,真厉害!

I heard he ran ten kilometers; that's impressive!


跑 is used metaphorically to indicate urgency to accomplish a task.

他跑去书店买了一本书。

He ran to the bookstore to buy a book.