方步 (fāng bù) — measured, deliberate steps (as in traditional Chinese opera or a steady gait)
Definition
方步 (fāng bù) refers to the slow, measured, square-cornered walking style used in traditional Chinese opera and by dignified figures — a deliberate, stylized gait rather than ordinary walking.
noun
measureddeliberate steps (as in traditional Chinese opera or a steady gait)
Examples
- 方步，。Tā zài wǔ tái shàng zǒu zhe fāng bù, dòng zuò hěn biāo zhǔn.He walked with measured steps on stage, his movements very standard.
- ，方步。Zhè wèi lǎo xiān sheng zǒu lù shí fēn wěn zhòng, mài de shì fāng bù.This elderly gentleman walks very steadily, taking measured steps.
- 方步。Jīng jù yǎn yuán de fāng bù jiǎng jiu jié zòu hé lì dù.The square pace of Peking opera performers emphasizes rhythm and strength.
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