跑动 (páo) — to run around, to move by running

Definition

跑动 (pǎo) means running or moving on foot — typically used in sports or movement contexts to describe the act of running around. Pairs naturally with 不停地, freely, etc.

verb
to run aroundto move by running

Examples

  • 跑动
    Tā zài qiú chǎng shàng bù tíng dì páo.
    He kept running around on the field.
  • 跑动
    Wǒ men xū yào gèng duō de páo lái jiā qiáng jìn gōng.
    We need more running to strengthen the attack.
  • 跑动
    Xiǎo gǒu zài yuàn zi lǐ kuài lè dì páo.
    The puppy ran happily around in the yard.

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