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    Using 脚步 (jiǎobù) to say "footstep"

    Direction & Movement

    Explanation

    脚步 (jiǎobù) is a noun meaning "footstep" or "pace." It refers to the act of stepping or the sound made by walking. For example, 放慢脚步 means "to slow one's pace."

    Examples

    • 她放慢脚步，欣赏沿途的风景。

      Tā fàngmàn jiǎobù, xīnshǎng yántú de fēngjǐng.

      She slowed her pace to enjoy the scenery along the way.

    • 走廊里传来急促的脚步。

      Zǒuláng lǐ chuánlái jícù de jiǎobù.

      Hurried footsteps came from the hallway.

    • 他加快脚步，怕迟到了。

      Tā jiākuài jiǎobù, pà chídào le.

      He quickened his pace, afraid of being late.

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