脚步 (jiǎo bù) — footstep; step (sound or stride)
Definition
The sound or rhythm of walking, plus figurative 'pace' (of progress, events). Less abstract than 步伐; broader than 步 (single step) and 脚印 (mark left behind).
noun
footstepstep (sound or stride)
Examples
- 脚步。Wǒ tīng jiàn tā de jiǎo bù yuè lái yuè jìn.I heard his footsteps getting closer.
- 脚步，。Tā fàng màn le jiǎo bù, hǎo xiàng zài děng shén me rén.He slowed his pace, as if waiting for someone.
- 脚步。Chuāng wài chuán lái yí zhèn jí cù de jiǎo bù.A burst of hurried footsteps came from outside the window.
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