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碎步 (suì bù) — quick, short steps (as a manner of walking or moving)

Definition

Short, quick steps as a way of walking — typically slow, cautious, or delicate movement, often by the elderly, a dancer, or someone tiptoeing. Often used with 迈着 or 踩着.

noun
quickshort steps (as a manner of walking or moving)

Examples

  • 碎步。
    Tā mài zhe suì bù zǒu jìn le fáng jiān.
    She walked into the room with quick, short steps.
  • 碎步。
    Lǎo rén yòng suì bù màn màn chuān guò mǎ lù.
    The old man slowly crossed the street with short, quick steps.
  • 碎步。
    Wǔ zhě cǎi zhe suì bù zài tái shàng xuán zhuǎn.
    The dancer spun on stage with quick, short steps.

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