ban1 paau2奔跑
Jyutpingban1 paau2
Yalebān páau
Definition
To run quickly.
writtendaily actions
How it's used
奔跑 carries a more formal or literary tone compared to the everyday verb 跑. It is frequently used in written contexts, news reports, or descriptive prose to emphasize the act of running with intensity or purpose. In casual spoken Cantonese, people almost always prefer using 跑 or 跑嚟跑去 instead.
Examples
They are running around on the playground.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 奔跑 in casual conversation when describing simple daily movements, as it sounds overly dramatic or like a line from a novel. Stick to 跑 for routine activities.
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Grammar guides
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