goek3 bou6腳步脚步
Jyutpinggoek3 bou6
Yalegeuk bouh
Definition
Step, pace, or the speed and movement of walking.
- the speed or pace of walking
- the movement of the feet while walking; footsteps
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the rhythm or speed of walking rather than the physical act of taking a single step. It is frequently used in metaphorical contexts to describe keeping up with progress or trends in society or work. The phrase 加快腳步 is a standard way to urge someone to move faster.
Examples
Walk slower, I cannot keep up with your pace.
They quickened their pace, wanting to catch the last train.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to a single step taken with one foot, which is better expressed as 一步. It is an abstract noun for pace or tempo, not a countable physical movement.
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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.
