跑
run; escape; travel; leak
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesverb
move quickly on foot/legs
neutralCan be used for humans, animals, or vehicles.
Let's go to the park for a race today.
He ran one lap around the playground.
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Deer run very fast in the forest.
The train is speeding along the railway tracks.
Kids love chasing each other around the neighborhood.
verb
escape; get away
neutralUsed for people or animals getting away from a place or captor.
Be careful not to let the rabbit in the cage escape.
A monk may run away, but the temple cannot run with him; he will eventually come back.
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The thief escaped while the guard was not paying attention.
The escaped prisoner was finally caught and brought back.
The kite string broke, and the kite flew away.
verb
walk; go (dialect)
dialectUsed primarily in northern Chinese dialects.
Let's walk to school so we don't be late.
He walks to work every day to get exercise.
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It's not far from the supermarket, just a ten-minute walk away.
Grandpa is old and doesn't walk anymore; he takes the bus instead.
Let's walk to the movies to get some exercise.
verb
travel; run errands; do business
neutralUsed for traveling around to handle various tasks or business.
He has been running business at the port for the past few years.
I spent the whole afternoon running around buying renovation materials.
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He made quite a lot of money by traveling around doing trade.
Mom runs to the hospital every day to take care of grandma.
Salespeople often visit clients to maintain business relationships.
verb
leak; come loose
neutralUsed for things that shift or fall out of their proper place.
The wiring in the house is leaking electricity; we need to fix it right away.
The gas tank is cracked, and the car is leaking fuel.
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The window wasn't closed tightly, and air leaked out of the room.
The wind blew open the window, and all the letter paper on the desk blew away.
This screw is loose and keeps falling off the machine.
verb
evaporate; lose liquid
neutralUsed for liquids that evaporate due to improper sealing.
The gasoline bottle wasn't closed tightly, and all the fuel evaporated.
After spraying perfume, you should tighten the cap, otherwise the scent will evaporate.
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This unfinished beer, close the lid tightly so the carbonation doesn't escape.
Mom reminded me to tighten the soy sauce bottle, otherwise the flavor would evaporate.
In summer when the temperature is high, alcohol evaporates very easily.