脚步

jiǎo bù

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. footstep
2. step

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Word relationships

Register variants

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• 步子 bù zi 步子 bù zi step 步子 is a more colloquial term for 'step' or 'stride'.: step

Related words

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• 脚印 jiǎo yìn 脚印 jiǎo yìn footprint 脚印 means 'footprint', which is related to the mark left by a footstep.: footprint

Synonyms

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• 步伐 bù fá 步伐 bù fá pace 脚步 and 步伐 both mean 'step' or 'pace', but 步伐 is more formal and often refers to a rhythmic or coordinated pace.: pace

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 听 (tīng) as in 听脚步 (tīng jiǎobù) 'listen to footsteps', or with 加快 (jiākuài) as in 加快脚步 (jiākuài jiǎobù) 'quicken one's pace'.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 脚步 (footstep) with 脚步 (feet). Use 脚 (jiǎo) for 'foot' and 脚步 for the sound or act of stepping.

Example Sentences

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我听到了门外的 脚步 。

I heard footsteps outside the door.

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Words Containing 脚步

• 放慢脚步 放慢脚步 fàng màn jiǎo bù: to ease up the pace
• 站稳脚步 站稳脚步 zhàn wěn jiǎo bù: (fig.) to get oneself established

Child Words of 脚步

• 步 步 bù: a step
• 脚 脚 jiǎo: foot