fok3躩
Jyutpingfok3
Yalefok
Definition
To take quick, short steps, or to bend.
writtendaily actions
How it's used
Describes a specific, hurried gait characterized by short, rapid movements. It is rarely used in modern daily speech and often carries a slightly literary or descriptive nuance compared to common verbs for walking like 行. You will mostly encounter it in written descriptions of movement rather than casual conversation.
Examples
He took a couple of quick, short steps and then stopped.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general verbs for walking. It is not a synonym for walking in a normal or relaxed manner, as it specifically implies a hurried or agitated pace.
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Grammar guides
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