Definition
跨步 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to take a step' or 'to stride', often implying a big or decisive step. When you need to insert a measure word, duration, or modifier, the verb 跨 and the noun 步 split: e.g. 跨了一大步 ('took a big step'). It can also be used figuratively for progress or advancement.
v.o.
to take a step (especially a big step)to stride(figurative) to make a leap forwardto advance significantly
Examples
- 跨步。Tā kuà bù zǒu jìn fángjiān.He strode into the room.
- ，。Wèile tiào guò shuǐkēng, tā kuà le yí dà bù.To jump over the puddle, he took a big step.
- 。Gōngsī zài jìshù chuàngxīn shàng kuà chū le yí dà bù.The company made a big leap forward in technological innovation.
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