地步

dì bù

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. stage
2. degree (to which a situation has evolved)
3. situation
4. leeway

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 余地 yú dì 余地 yú dì margin leeway or room for maneuver, opposite of being forced into a situation: margin

Related words

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• 境地 jìng dì 境地 jìng dì circumstances situation or plight, often with negative connotation: circumstances
• 下场 xià chǎng 下场 xià chǎng to leave (the stage, an exam room, the playing field etc) end or outcome, usually unfavorable: to leave (the stage, an exam room, the playing field etc)

Synonyms

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• 程度 chéng dù 程度 chéng dù degree; level; extent when referring to the degree or level reached in a situation: degree; level; extent

Usage notes

Collocations

地步 is often used with 到 (dào) to indicate the extent reached, as in 到了...的地步 (dào le...de dìbù), meaning 'to the point of'.

Common mistakes

地步 is typically used in negative or extreme contexts; avoid using it for neutral or positive degrees unless emphasizing severity.

Example Sentences

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事情已经发展到无法收拾的 地步 。

The matter has developed to an uncontrollable point.

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Child Words of 地步

• 地 地 de: -ly
• 地 地 dì: earth
• 步 步 bù: a step