cai4 bou6齊步齐步
Jyutpingcai4 bou6
Yalechàih bouh
Definition
To walk in step; to keep pace; describing steps being synchronized.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This term is primarily used in contexts involving marching, drills, or coordinated movement where maintaining a uniform rhythm is essential. It carries a formal or military undertone, making it sound slightly more rigid than simply saying行埋一齊. It is rarely used to describe casual strolling with friends.
Examples
Let's walk at the same pace, don't walk so fast.
They walked in at the same pace, just like soldiers.
Related words
Common phrases
march in step
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
