脚步
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Meaning: footsteps
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脚步
脚步 refers to the act of walking or the sound of footsteps. It is commonly used to describe the movement of someone walking, often implying a sense of progress, journey, or presence.
The character 脚 (jiǎo) means 'foot,' and 步 (bù) means 'step' or 'pace.' Together, they form a compound that literally translates to 'footsteps.' This combination reflects the physical action of moving forward on foot.
Footsteps are often used metaphorically in Chinese to represent the path one takes in life or the progress made over time. The term appears frequently in poetry and literature to evoke imagery of movement, travel, or even mystery, as in the phrase 听到脚步声 (tīngdào jiǎobù shēng), meaning 'to hear footsteps.'
Example Sentences
他慢慢地走着，脚步沉重。
We moved along the mountain path, and our footsteps echoed in the silence.
我们沿着山路前进，脚步声在寂静中回荡。