跑遍 (pǎo biàn) is a compound verb meaning 'to go everywhere (in search of something or to cover all areas)' — literally 'run all over' or 'run through every part.' The first character 跑 (pǎo) means 'to run' or 'to go quickly,' and 遍 (biàn) means 'all over,' 'everywhere,' or 'throughout.' Together, they form an intensive verb expressing thorough, exhaustive movement across a geographic area — not necessarily literal running, but energetic, persistent searching or visiting.

This word emphasizes completeness and effort: the subject travels to every relevant location within a defined scope (e.g., a city, region, or type of place). It's commonly used in contexts like job hunting, reporting, research, or personal quests — often implying frustration, dedication, or exhaustion. It's slightly literary but widely understood in spoken and written Mandarin, especially in narratives or descriptive speech.