赛跑

sài pǎo

HSK 7–9

Meaning

race (running)
to race (running)

Definition

比赛跑步速度的运动项目，通常指短跑、长跑等。

A sport of racing on foot, usually referring to short-distance or long-distance running.

Usage

用于描述跑步比赛或竞争。

Used to describe a running race or competition.

Examples

1 他参加了学校的赛跑比赛，获得了第一名。 (He participated in the school race and won first place.)
2 赛跑时，选手们需要保持良好的节奏。 (During a race, athletes need to maintain a good pace.)
3 孩子们在操场上进行了一场友谊赛跑。 (The kids had a friendly race on the playground.)
4 马拉松是一种长距离赛跑。 (Marathon is a long-distance race.)
5 赛跑不仅考验速度，还考验耐力。 (A race tests not only speed but also endurance.)

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