Why does the Chinese word for "To run" sound like
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The Real Meaning

In Mandarin Chinese, the character (pronounced as pǎo) actually translates to To run.

The Funny Part

跑路 (run road) means to flee, usually from debt or the law. Very dramatic.

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跑 means to run! pǎo — third tone. 跑步 (pǎo bù) means jogging!