起跑

qǐpǎo

verb #17,801

Meanings

Literally 'start running' - used for the beginning of a race.

HSK 3

运动员们准备起跑。

Yùndòngyuán men zhǔnbèi qǐpǎo.

The athletes are ready to start the race.

HSK 5

裁判一声令下，大家一起起跑。

Cáipàn yìshēnglìngxià, dàjiā yìqǐ qǐpǎo.

At the referee's command, everyone started running together.

usage

起跑线 (starting line) is commonly used figuratively. 不要输在起跑线上 means 'don't lose at the starting line' - i.e., get a head start in life.

起 qǐ

跑 pǎo