Definition
散步 means 'to take a leisurely walk or stroll' — it's specifically for walking as a relaxing activity, not for getting somewhere. 走路 (zǒu lù) is just 'to walk' as a means of transport; 步行 (bù xíng) is the formal, written equivalent of 'to go on foot'. 溜达 (liū da) is a more casual, colloquial synonym for strolling.
verb
to take a walkto go for a walk
Easily confused
- 散布sàn bùsound-aliketo disseminate, to spread (news, rumors, information)
Examples
- 散步。Wǒmen yìqǐ qù sàn bù ba.Let's go for a walk together.
- 。Tā měitiān wǎnfàn hòu sàn yíhuìr bù.He takes a walk for a while after dinner every day.
- 散步?Nǐ jīngcháng zài nǎr sàn bù?Where do you often take a walk?
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