Definition
小跑 is a verb meaning to move at a quick, light pace — it covers both the human action of jogging or trotting and the gait of a horse (trot). In everyday speech, it suggests a pace faster than walking but slower than a full run, often with small, brisk steps. Note that English distinguishes 'jog' (relaxed running) from 'trot' (a specific horse gait), but Chinese 小跑 can refer to either.
v.
to jogto trotto move in quick small steps
Examples
- 小跑。Tā měitiān zǎochen zài gōngyuán lǐ xiǎo páo bàn xiǎoshí.He jogs in the park for half an hour every morning.
- ，小跑。Tīngdào ménlíng shēng, tā xiǎo páo zhe qù kāi mén.Hearing the doorbell, she trotted over to open the door.
- 小跑，。Nà pǐ mǎ kāishǐ xiǎo páo qǐlái, qíshǒu hěn fàngsōng.That horse started to trot, and the rider was very relaxed.
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