腿脚 (tuǐ jiǎ) — legs and feet (as a unit); ability to walk; mobility; steps; strides (in walking)
Definition
Refers to one's legs and feet as a unit, typically used to talk about mobility or walking ability (especially in older people), not the body parts themselves. In some contexts it can also mean 'gait' or walking speed.
noun
legs and feet (as a unit)ability to walkmobilitystepsstrides (in walking)
Examples
- 腿脚，。Tā de tuǐ jiǎ hěn téng, zǒu bù liǎo lù.His legs and feet hurt so much he can't walk.
- ，腿脚。Nǎi nai nián jì dà le, tuǐ jiǎ bú tài fāng biàn.Grandma is old and has trouble walking.
- 腿脚，。Tā tuǐ jiǎ hěn kuài, jǐ bù jiù zǒu yuǎn le.His strides are fast; he walked far in just a few steps.
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