hei2 bou6起步
Jyutpinghei2 bou6
Yalehéi bouh
Definition
To start a race or begin a competition of speed.
colloquialsportsdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of beginning a race or a journey from a stationary position. It implies a sudden transition from stillness to movement, often used in competitive contexts or when starting a long project.
Examples
As soon as the gun went off, they started running.
Are you ready? Let's start together.
Related words
Common phrases
starting point
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 開始, which is a general term for starting anything. 起步 is specifically for physical movement or the start of a process that involves momentum.
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