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

Definition

赛跑 (sài pǎo) specifically means 'to race on foot' — it is a verb for running races. Unlike 竞赛 (jìng sài), which covers any formal competition (sports, contests, etc.), 赛跑 is limited to foot races. It is also distinct from 奔跑 (bēn pǎo), which just means 'to run' without the competitive element.

verb

to race (on foot)to run a race

Examples

赛跑。
Tāmen zhèngzài cāochǎng shàng sài pǎo.
They are racing on the playground.
赛跑。
Míngtiān xiàwǔ wǒmen sài pǎo ba.
Let's race tomorrow afternoon.
赛跑。
Tā sài pǎo de sùdù fēicháng kuài.
His racing speed is very fast.

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