步伐

• Pinyin: bù fá
• Desglose de hanzi: 步 = 止 (foot) + 少, depicting feet walking; 伐 = 亻(person) + 戈 (weapon), meaning to strike or march

Significado

paso; zancada; ritmo al caminar; (fig.) ritmo de avance

Frequently used metaphorically to describe the pace of development, reform, or modernization. Common in news and official discourse. Can also refer literally to walking rhythm in contexts like dance or military drill.

Ejemplos

1. 随着改革步伐的加快，这个城市发生了翻天覆地的变化。
2. 他迈着坚定的步伐走向讲台。
3. 科技创新的步伐从未停止。

Guía de uso

Contexto: progress, development, movement

Tono: dynamic

Correcto

• 加快改革步伐。(Accelerate the pace of reform.)
• 他的步伐很稳健。(His stride is very steady.)

Incorrecto

• 他走了三个步伐。(For counting steps, use 步 alone — 步伐 refers to pace/rhythm, not individual steps)

Origen e historia

步 (step) + 伐 (to strike, to cut). 伐 here suggests measured, rhythmic movement like soldiers marching.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal