助跑 Traditional form: 助跑 Pinyin (reading): zhùpǎo Definitions: to run up (pole vault, javelin, bowling etc) approach run-up (aviation) takeoff run Characters: 助 - to help, to aid, to assist 跑 - to run, to flee, to escape Traditional characters: 助 - to help, to aid, to assist 跑 - to run, to flee, to escape