移步 (yí bù) — to step; to move one's steps (formal/literary)

Definition

Formal/literary verb meaning 'to step, to move one's steps,' typically used in written invitations or stage directions to politely ask someone to come somewhere. Think of it as a more elevated alternative to 走.

verb

to stepto move one's steps (formal/literary)

Examples

移步。
Qǐng yí bù dào huì yì shì lái.
Please step into the conference room.
，。
Tā yí le liǎng bù, zhàn zài mén kǒu.
He took two steps and stood at the door.
移步。
Qǐng nín yí bù qián lái yí xù.
Please come over for a chat.

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