kwaa3 bou6跨步

Jyutpingkwaa3 bou6

Yalekwa bouh

Definition

To take big steps; to stride.

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How it's used

Focuses on the physical action of extending the legs significantly while moving, often implying a sense of urgency or a long distance to cover. It is distinct from simply walking fast, as it emphasizes the length of each individual stride rather than the speed or frequency of the steps.

Examples

keoi5佢kwaa1跨bou6步kwaa1跨dak1得hou2好daai6大，hou2好ci5似soeng2想paau2跑gam3咁。

He is taking such big strides, it looks like he wants to run.

nei5你kwaa1跨bou6步kwaa1跨sai3細di1啲laa1啦，ngo5我gan1跟m4唔soeng6上aa4呀。

Take smaller steps, I cannot keep up with you.

Common phrases

kwaa1跨bou6步hoeng3向cin4前

stride forward

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe general walking or running. It specifically refers to the act of stretching the legs to cover more ground per step, so it sounds unnatural if used to describe a casual stroll.