zau2 bou6走步
Jyutpingzau2 bou6
Yalejáu bouh
Definition
To travel; a travelling violation in basketball.
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How it's used
This term is exclusively used in the context of basketball to describe a violation where a player moves their pivot foot or takes too many steps without dribbling. While it literally translates to walking steps, it is never used in everyday conversation to describe walking or hiking. It functions as both a verb and a noun depending on the sentence structure.
Examples
That was a travel, switch players now.
Related words
Common phrases
travelling violation
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe walking or traveling to a destination, as that would be confusing or nonsensical. For general walking, use 行路 instead.
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Grammar guides
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