- 进一步 jìnyíbù furtherto a greater degree or extent; more deeply (used as an adverb or attributive)
- 逐步 zhúbù step-by-stepstep-by-step; progressively; describes an action or change that happens in stages or follows a sequence
- 进步 jìnbù to progress; progressTo improve or advance from an earlier state; an improvement or advancement in quality or state
- 初步 chūbù initialinitial; preliminary; tentative; occurring in the first stages of a process
- 步伐 bùfá pacethe step or gait of a person or group when walking or marching; the speed or progress of an event, development, or process
- 同步 tóngbù synchronizedto synchronize; to keep step with; synchronous; happening or developing at the same time and rate
- 脚步 jiǎobù footstepa step taken while walking; the sound or pace of walking
- 步骤 bùzhòu stepstep; procedure; series of measures taken to accomplish a task
- 散步 sànbù to take a walkTo take a stroll; to go for a leisurely walk.
- 下一步 xiàyībù next stepthe next step or stage; the upcoming course of action
- 起步 qǐbù to startTo begin a task, career, or project; the start or initial stage of an activity
- 舞步 wǔbù dance stepthe movements of the feet when dancing
- 地步 dìbù conditiona state, situation, or stage reached in a process, often implying a negative or extreme degree
- 稳步 wěnbù steadilywith steady steps; at a steady pace; in a planned and orderly way
- 步入 bùrù to step intoto walk into; to enter; also used metaphorically for entering a stage of life or society
- 台步 táibù stage walkThe stylized gait or manner of walking used by actors or fashion models while performing on stage.
- 第一步 dìyībù step one; first stepthe first stage of a process or the metaphorical beginning of an endeavor
- 跑步 pǎobù runningthe activity of jogging or running as a form of exercise or sport
- 步行 bùxíng to walkto go on foot; to walk
- 步步 bùbù step by stepone step at a time; gradually; at every step
- 大步 dàbù big strideslarge strides
- 步枪 bùqiāng riflea long-barreled gun used by infantry, usually fired from the shoulder
- 一步步 yībùbù step by stepone foot after another; one physical step at a time
- 漫步 mànbù to strollto walk in a leisurely or aimless way; to ramble or wander
- 让步 ràngbù to compromiseTo give in, yield, or make a concession during a negotiation or argument; to give up part of one's own interest or opinion to reach a resolution.
- 步兵 bùbīng infantryinfantry; infantryman; foot soldier
- 步行街 bùxíngjiē pedestrian streetA street or car-free zone reserved for people walking, typically found in busy commercial areas; also known as [[徒步区|徒步區|tu2 bu4 qu1]] or [[行人徒步区|行人徒步區|xing2 ren2 tu2 bu4 qu1]] in Taiwan.
- 徒步 túbù on footto travel or walk on foot; to hike
- 快步 kuàibù quick stepa fast pace; a quick gait or trot
- 步行者 bùxíngzhě pedestrianpedestrian; a person who travels on foot; marcher
- 止步 zhǐbù to haltto stop one's steps; to go no farther
- 步子 bùzi stepa step or pace taken while walking; the distance between two feet while moving
- 缓步 huǎnbù slow stepsSlow and steady footsteps or pace
- 退步 tuìbù to fall behindto perform less well than before; to lag behind or retrogress in performance or skill
- 步履 bùlǚ gaita person's manner of walking or their footsteps
- 望而却步 wàng'érquèbù to be deterredto shrink back or hesitate at the sight of something daunting; to flinch in the face of difficulties or danger
- 迈步 màibù to take a stepto step forward; to take a stride
- 举步维艰 jǔbùwéijiān to struggle to make progress(idiom) walking with great difficulty; also used to describe a situation where every step forward in a project or plan is a struggle due to great hardship or lack of resources
- 大踏步 dàtàbù big stridesstrides that are large or wide; a fast pace of walking
- 代步 dàibù to ride instead of walkTo get around using a conveyance, such as a car or bicycle, instead of walking.
- 举步 jǔbù to take a step(literary) to take a step; to start walking or move forward
- 步调 bùdiào pacethe tempo or progress of an activity, project, or development
- 踏步 tàbù to mark timeTo march in place, typically as a military or gymnastic exercise
- 步法 bùfǎ footworkThe specific technique or pattern of stepping and moving one's feet, especially in sports, martial arts, or dancing
- 信步 xìnbù to strollto stroll aimlessly; to saunter; to walk about without a fixed destination or purpose
- 一步一个脚印 yībùyīgèjiǎoyìn to make steady progressone step, one footprint; to do things in a down-to-earth manner and make solid progress
- 寸步不离 cùnbùbùlí to follow closely(idiom) to follow someone very closely; to not move a single step away; used to describe people who are always together due to a close relationship
- 箭步 jiànbù sudden big strideA sudden, long, and fast stride forward like an arrow
- 寸步难行 cùnbùnánxíng unable to move a stepTo be unable to move even a tiny bit, especially due to physical infirmity or difficult terrain
Sources
- Frequency data
- MTSU Chinese text computingSUBTLEX-CH