paau2 bou6跑步
Jyutpingpaau2 bou6
Yalepáau bouh
Definition
To run for exercise; to jog.
Example
I run every morning.
colloquialsportsdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of running for fitness or leisure rather than running to catch a bus or escape danger. When talking about running as a general hobby or activity, it is common to place it at the end of a sentence or use it as a verb-object construction.
Examples
He wants to go to the park to jog tomorrow morning.
Where do you usually like to go for a run?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it when you mean running quickly to get somewhere, as that is better expressed by 跑. It is strictly for exercise or training purposes.
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Grammar guides
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