走 / 跑 zǒu / pǎo
to walk / to run
走 / 跑 (zǒu / pǎo) means "to walk / to run" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How to use 走 / 跑
我们走吧
Let's go / Let's leave
走路去 ___
Walk to ___
跑步
To jog / go running
Words used with 走 / 跑
路
lù
road
步
bù
step
吧
ba
(suggestion particle)
公园
gōngyuán
park
健身房
jiànshēnfáng
gym
路
lù
road
步
bù
step
Frequently asked questions
What does 走 / 跑 (zǒu / pǎo) mean in Chinese?
走 / 跑 (zǒu / pǎo) means "to walk / to run" in Chinese. 走 / 跑 (zǒu / pǎo) means "to walk / to run" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 走 / 跑 in a sentence?
The core pattern is "我们走吧" (Let's go / Let's leave). Once you know this block, you can reuse it with many other words to build full sentences.
What words are commonly used with 走 / 跑?
Common words that pair with 走 / 跑 include 路, 步, 吧. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 走 / 跑 (zǒu / pǎo) and 来 (lái)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 走 / 跑 means "to walk / to run"; 来 means "to come". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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