ding1 zi6 bou6丁字步

Jyutpingding1 zi6 bou6

Yaledīng jih bouh

名詞

Definition

T-step; a stance in martial arts or dance where the toes of one foot point perpendicular to the other.

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How it's used

Beyond martial arts, this term is frequently used in dance or stage performance to describe a specific posture that provides balance and aesthetic lines. It refers specifically to the shape formed by the feet, where the heel of the front foot touches the arch or instep of the back foot at a ninety degree angle. It is a technical term that is rarely used in casual conversation outside of these specific training contexts.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

nei5你kei5企ding1丁zi6字bou6步go2嗰zan6陣jiu3要zung6重sam1心wan2穩di1啲aa4呀。

You need to keep your center of gravity steady when standing in a T-step.

si1師fu2傅waa6話ni1呢go3個ding1丁zi6字bou6步zung6仲mei6未gau3夠biu1標zeon2準wo5喎。

The master says this T-step is still not standard enough.

Common phrases

kei5企ding1丁zi6字bou6步

to stand in a T-step

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with a simple side stance, but the defining feature is the perpendicular alignment of the feet. Ensure the front foot is placed firmly against the middle of the back foot to maintain the correct T-shape.