轻手轻脚 (qīng shǒu qīng jiǎ) — to move quietly and carefully; to be stealthy

Definition

An idiom meaning to move quietly and gently, often to avoid disturbing or being noticed. Typically used as an adverbial (轻手轻脚地) before a verb, describing careful, soft-footed actions.

idiom

to move quietly and carefullyto be stealthy

Examples

轻手轻脚，。
Mā ma qīng shǒu qīng jiǎ dì zǒu jìn fáng jiān, pà chǎo dào bǎo bao.
Mom walked quietly into the room, afraid of disturbing the baby.
轻手轻脚，。
Tā qīng shǒu qīng jiǎ dì guān shàng mén, bù xiǎng ràng bié rén tīng jiàn.
He closed the door softly, not wanting others to hear.
，轻手轻脚，。
Tú shū guǎn lǐ, měi gè rén dōu qīng shǒu qīng jiǎ dì zǒu lù, bǎo chí ān jìng.
In the library, everyone walks quietly to maintain silence.

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