tà​bù

to mark time

  • created sense approved 踏步 · tà​bù · to mark time — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    踏步

    tà​bù

    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 · tà​bù · flight of steps — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    踏步

    tà​bù

    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 · tà​bù · at a standstill — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    踏步

    tà​bù

    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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