zo6 paau2助跑
Jyutpingzo6 paau2
Yalejoh páau
Definition
To do a run-up or approach run, running a short distance to gain momentum for an athletic movement.
neutralsportsdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used in sports contexts like long jump or high jump, this term describes the preparatory sprint taken to gain momentum. It is also frequently used metaphorically in business or project management to describe the initial effort or preparation needed to get a plan moving effectively.
Examples
You need a run-up before long jumping to jump further.
Don't step over the line while you are doing your run-up.
Related words
Common phrases
run-up distance
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a verb in casual speech, as it is strictly a noun in Cantonese; use the verb phrase 跑一段嚟助跑 instead if you need to describe the action.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
