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步速 (bùsù) — choose 步伐 when emphasizing the rhythm or manner of walking, while 步速 focuses specifically on the speed of movement.
Be careful not to confuse 步伐 with simply 步 (step), as 步伐 emphasizes the rhythmic aspect of walking or progress. This term is more formal and often used in literary or academic contexts. Common collocations include '加快步伐' (speed up the pace) and '稳健步伐' (steady pace).
As an HSK 6 word, 步伐 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to movement and progress, such as 进步 (jìn bù, progress) and 发展 (fā zhǎn, development). Focus on using it in sentences that describe both physical and metaphorical movement.
Learners often mistakenly use 步伐 to refer to a single step instead of the measured pace or rhythm of movement. For example, saying '我走一步伐' (I walk a step) is incorrect; it should be '我走一步' (I take a step).
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How to say pace in Chinese
“pace” in Chinese is步伐
步伐 (bù fá) refers to the pace or step taken while walking, often emphasizing the rhythm and measurement of movement. It can be used metaphorically to describe the progress or development of a situation, such as the pace of a project or the advancement of society.
When to use 步伐
Be careful not to confuse 步伐 with simply 步 (step), as 步伐 emphasizes the rhythmic aspect of walking or progress. This term is more formal and often used in literary or academic contexts. Common collocations include '加快步伐' (speed up the pace) and '稳健步伐' (steady pace).
步伐 or something close to it
步速 (bùsù) — choose 步伐 when emphasizing the rhythm or manner of walking, while 步速 focuses specifically on the speed of movement.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 步伐 to refer to a single step instead of the measured pace or rhythm of movement. For example, saying '我走一步伐' (I walk a step) is incorrect; it should be '我走一步' (I take a step).
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Grammar patterns of 步伐
步伐 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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她连蹦带跳地走着，好跟上他的____。
She was skipping to keep up with him.
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You can say, '我们需要加快步伐来完成这个项目' (We need to speed up the pace to complete this project).
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