created sense approved 踏步 · tàbù · to mark time — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
踏步
tàbù
to mark time
To march in place, typically as a military or gymnastic exercise
踏, 步
踏 (literal) → 踏 · tà · to step on 步 (literal) → 步 · bù · to walk
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created sense approved 踏步 · tàbù · flight of steps — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
踏步
tàbù
flight of steps
(bound form) a flight of steps or a staircase; often used in regional dialects.
踏 (literal) → 踏 · tà · to step on 步 (literal) → 步 · bù · step
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created sense approved 踏步 · tàbù · at a standstill — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
踏步
tàbù
at a standstill
To make no progress; to be in a state of stagnation
踏, 步
踏 (literal) → 踏 · tà · to step on 步 (literal) → 步 · bù · to walk
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