步 (bù) — (noun) step (in walking), pace; (noun) stage (of a process)
Definition
步 (bù) is a measure word for steps/stages in a process (e.g. 第一步). It contrasts with 级 (level/grade, more like a tier) and 步骤 (a full procedure, not a single count).
noun
step (in walking)pacestage (of a process)
Measure word · 步
Examples
- 步。Tā xiàng qián zǒu le sān bù.He walked three steps forward.
- 步Zhè shì chéng gōng de dì bùThis is the first step to success.
- 步Wǒ men měi yí bù dōu yào rèn zhēn zuòWe must do every step carefully.
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