Chinese
jiǎobù
Meaning: footstep; pace
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

腳步
腳
步
脚步
脚
步

Example sentences

He quickened his pace, wanting to catch up with the person in front.
我們必須加快腳步,否則趕不上火車。
我们必须加快脚步,否则赶不上火车。
We must speed up our pace, or we won't catch the train.
他放緩了腳步,欣賞路邊的風景。
他放缓了脚步,欣赏路边的风景。
He slowed his pace to enjoy the scenery along the road.
沒有人能阻擋歷史前進的腳步。
没有人能阻挡历史前进的脚步。
No one can stop the footsteps of history.
許多年輕人立志追隨那位偉大科學家的腳步。
许多年轻人立志追随那位伟大科学家的脚步。
Many young people are determined to follow in the footsteps of that great scientist.
她踏著輕快的腳步走進教室。
她踏著轻快的脚步走进教室。
She walked into the classroom with brisk steps.
他突然停下腳步,轉過身來。
他突然停下脚步,转过身来。
He suddenly stopped walking and turned around.

Usage Notes

Can refer to the sound of walking or the speed/stride of movement.

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