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“runway” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinpǎo dào

Example

飞机在跑道上降落。fēi jī zài pǎo dào shàng jiàng luò

The plane lands on the runway.

Illustration for 跑道 (runway)

How to say “runway” in Chinese

“Runway” in Chinese is 跑道 (pǎo dào).

A long, level strip that gives aircraft a clear surface for takeoff and landing.

Full entry for 跑道: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 跑道

黄昏时，飞机在跑道上滑行准备起飞。huáng hūn shí fēi jī zài pǎo dào shàng huá xíng zhǔn bèi qǐ fēi

At dusk, the plane taxis on the runway, getting ready to take off.

Tips for using 跑道

  • In airport signs and announcements, 跑道号 (pǎodàohào, "runway number") identifies a particular strip, so this word often appears in a longer compound.

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