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跑 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
(of an animal) to paw (the ground)
to run; to run away; to escape
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to run
athletic track
to run
to flee from sth
to play a small role
the starting line
race
to run out
to trot
to escape
to run off rebuffed
to start running
Notice where 跑 sits in each complete thought.
When Mary saw me, she ran away.
Source: Tatoeba #13108705 · CC BY 2.0 FRThey won't let her escape.
Source: Tatoeba #11231384 · CC BY 2.0 FRI am the fastest runner.
Source: Tatoeba #917826 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe ran as fast as he could.
Source: Tatoeba #335082 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.