走路

zǒu lù

HSK 3.0 Level 2 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to walk
2. to go on foot

Word relationships

Related words

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• 跑步 pǎo bù 跑步 pǎo bù to run 跑步 means 'to run', contrasting with walking.: to run
• 散步 sàn bù 散步 sàn bù to take a walk; to go for a walk 散步 means 'to take a walk' for leisure.: to take a walk; to go for a walk

Synonyms

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• 步行 bù xíng 步行 bù xíng to go on foot Both mean 'to walk', but 步行 is more formal.: to go on foot
• 走 zǒu 走 zǒu to walk 走 also means 'to walk', but is a single character verb.: to walk

Usage notes

Collocations

Used with 去: 去走路 means 'to go walking'. Cannot be used with a destination; use 走 for 'walk to somewhere'.

Common mistakes

Don't use 走路 with a direct object like 路; it already means 'to walk'. For 'to walk on the road', say 在路上走.

Example Sentences

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他 走路 不小心跌倒了。

He was not careful while walking and fell down.

我情愿 走路 ，也不坐公交车。

I would rather walk than take the bus.

我宁可 走路 ，也不坐公共汽车。

I would rather walk than take the bus.

我宁肯 走路 ，也不坐公共汽车。

I would rather walk than take the bus.

我宁愿 走路 ，也不坐车。

I'd rather walk than take the car.

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Child Words of 走路

• 走 走 zǒu: to walk
• 路 路 lù: road