How to pronounce pao bu (跑步) in Chinese
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跑步
pǎo bù
Characters & meanings
跑
pǎoT3
步
bùT4
Common mistake
跑步 means "to run; to jog". Give each syllable its full tone (dipping, falling) and keep them distinct — don't let the word flatten into a monotone.
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