碎步 (suì bù) — quick, short steps (as a manner of walking or moving)
Definition
Short, quick steps as a way of walking — typically slow, cautious, or delicate movement, often by the elderly, a dancer, or someone tiptoeing. Often used with 迈着 or 踩着.
noun
quickshort steps (as a manner of walking or moving)
Examples
- 碎步。Tā mài zhe suì bù zǒu jìn le fáng jiān.She walked into the room with quick, short steps.
- 碎步。Lǎo rén yòng suì bù màn màn chuān guò mǎ lù.The old man slowly crossed the street with short, quick steps.
- 碎步。Wǔ zhě cǎi zhe suì bù zài tái shàng xuán zhuǎn.The dancer spun on stage with quick, short steps.
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