Definition
This four-character idiom literally means 'light hands, light feet' — it describes moving quietly and carefully, often to avoid disturbing others or being noticed. You use it to talk about cautious or stealthy movement.
f.e.
to move quietly and carefullyto be stealthy
Examples
- 轻手轻脚，。Māmā qīng shǒu qīng jiǎ de zǒu jìn fángjiān, pà chǎo dào bǎobao.Mom walked quietly into the room, afraid of disturbing the baby.
- 轻手轻脚，。Tā qīng shǒu qīng jiǎ de guān shàng mén, bù xiǎng ràng biérén tīngjiàn.He closed the door softly, not wanting others to hear.
- ，轻手轻脚，。Túshū guǎn lǐ, měi gè rén dōu qīng shǒu qīng jiǎ de zǒulù, bǎochí ānjìng.In the library, everyone walks quietly to maintain silence.
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