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脚步
jiǎobù
Description
“脚步”是指人走路的时候，脚的动作和声音。
"脚步" refers to the movement and sound of feet when a person walks.
我们常说“脚步声”“加快脚步”，用来说走路快不快。
We often say "脚步声" (footsteps) and "加快脚步" (speed up one's steps) to describe how fast someone is walking.
Meanings
脚步jiǎobù
footstep; the movement or sound of walking
我听到了外面的脚步声。
I heard footsteps outside.
脚步jiǎobù
pace; speed of walking or moving forward
快下雨了，我们加快脚步吧。
It's about to rain; let's hurry up.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
脚 (foot) + 步 (step/pace), literally "foot-step".
- Nuance
often used with 加快/放慢 to describe speeding up or slowing one's pace.
In videos
“蒙古再也赶不上中国发展的脚步了”
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