Definition
步行 (bùxíng) means 'to go on foot' and is used when talking about walking as a mode of transportation, often in a neutral or slightly formal context. It is more specific than the everyday verb 走 (zǒu 'to walk, to go') and is not used for casual strolling (散步 sànbù) or the literary 行走 (xíngzǒu).
verb
to walkto go on foot
Easily confused
- 不行bù xíngsound-alikewon't do; not work; not acceptable
- 不幸bù xìngsound-alike(adjective) unfortunate, sad
Examples
- 步行。Wǒmen bù xíng qù gōngyuán ba.Let's walk to the park.
- 步行，。bù xíng bǐ kāichē màn, dàn gèng jiànkāng.Walking is slower than driving, but healthier.
- 步行。Měitiān bù xíng bàn xiǎoshí duì shēntǐ hěn hǎo.Walking half an hour every day is very good for your health.
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