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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