To run swiftly on foot, fleeing or chasing at full speed.
To walk, leave, go, depart, or move from one place to another. A striding person on top with a stamping foot (止) below, propelling forward.
走
Common Usage & Traps
- 走路 — to walk
- 走开 — to go away
- 一起走 — to go together
- 先走 — to leave first
- 走回家 — to walk home
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走学校去学校走 means the physical act of walking and cannot grab a destination directly; use 去 for 'go to'.
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走车开车走 refers to walking or moving on foot, not driving a vehicle.
What is the difference between 走 and 去?
走 means 'to walk' or 'to leave', while 去 means 'to go to' a destination.
走 focuses on the action of walking or departing, often without a specific destination. 去 emphasizes going to a place and can take a direct object. For example, 我走路去学校 (I walk to school) uses both: 走 for walking, 去 for going to.
| Dimension | 走 | 去 |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | to walk, to leave | to go to |
| Object | cannot take destination object | can take destination object (e.g., 去学校) |
| Example | 我们走吧。 (Let's go.) | 我去学校。 (I go to school.) |
Can 走 mean 'to leave' in Chinese?
Yes, 走 often means 'to leave' or 'to go away' in context.
In sentences like 他要走了 (He is about to leave), 走 indicates departure. It can also mean 'to walk' when followed by 路 (走路). The meaning depends on context.
| Dimension | 走 (leave) | 走 (walk) |
|---|---|---|
| Context | without 路, often with 了 or 吧 | with 路 or location |
| Example | 我们走吧。 (Let's leave.) | 我走路回家。 (I walk home.) |
Appears in Stories 4 stories
Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.
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转盘转到他面前，他伸手把转盘 推走 了。
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车 开走 了，尾灯拐过路口消失。
Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.
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你信上说的那个”杜鲁门没有 带走 一个人”的故事，也正和邱吉尔在一九四五年离开唐宁街十号时没有 带走 一个人，是一样的。
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““我还可以说，我们这个地方，有一个卖饼干的，每天在街上叫卖饼干，但他还愿意关心国家大事，关心英美的政治制度，希望国家能 走上 正确的道路──只这件奇事，已够使我乐观，使我高兴了。
In this dialogue, two people chat while waiting outside a cinema. You'll hear common phrases for talking about hobbies, sports, and movie preferences.
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对不起，我们 要走 了。
This humorous dialogue follows a man who spends all his savings on his girlfriend's Apple phone and a lucky number, leaving him broke. A fun read for HSK 3 learners.
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别人打球我看球，别人打车我 走路 。
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