踏步 tà bù

at a standstill; to step (on the spot); to mark time

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 24359th word

Definitions

  1. 1. at a standstill
  2. 2. to step (on the spot)
  3. 3. to mark time
  4. 4. stride

Characters

Character Meaning
踏 tà HSK 6
to step on; to tread; to stamp
步 bù HSK 2
walk; a step; a pace