步步 (bù bù) — step by step, gradually; at every step, at every turn
Definition
步步 is an adverb meaning 'step by step' or 'at every step' — used for emphasizing that every single step in a process matters (步步提高, 步步谨慎). Pairs with verbs of movement or careful action; almost always collocates in set phrases.
adverb
step by stepgraduallyat every stepat every turn
Examples
- 步步。Wǒ men yào bù bù tí gāo chǎn pǐn zhì liàng.We need to improve product quality step by step.
- 步步，。Tā bù bù qián jìn, fēi cháng xiǎo xīn.He advances step by step, very carefully.
- ，步步。Zài zhè ge xiàng mù shàng, wǒ men yào bù bù jǐn shèn.On this project, we must be cautious at every step.
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