Why does the Chinese word for "To run" sound like
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跑

The Real Meaning

In Mandarin Chinese, the character 跑 (pronounced as pǎo) actually translates to To run.

The Funny Part

跑路 (run road) means to flee, usually from debt or the law. Very dramatic.

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跑 means to run! pǎo — third tone. 跑步 (pǎo bù) means jogging!