赛跑 (sài pǎo) — to race (on foot), to run a race

Definition

赛跑 means a foot-race — competing by running, not driving (that's 赛车). Broader than 奔跑 ('to run'), which has no competitive sense.

verb
to race (on foot)to run a race

Examples

  • 赛跑
    Tā men zhèng zài cāo chǎng shàng sài pǎo.
    They are racing on the playground.
  • 赛跑
    Míng tiān xià wǔ wǒ men sài pǎo ba.
    Let's race tomorrow afternoon.
  • 赛跑
    Tā sài pǎo de sù dù fēi cháng kuài.
    His racing speed is very fast.

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