English–Chinese
“footsteps” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiǎo bù
Example
夜里，我听见远处有脚步声。yè lǐ wǒ tīng jiàn yuǎn chù yǒu jiǎo bù shēng
At night, I heard footsteps in the distance.
How to say “footsteps” in Chinese
“Footsteps” in Chinese is 脚步 (jiǎo bù).
The rhythm of a person's movement, sensed through the feet and sometimes heard as they advance.
Example sentences with 脚步
楼道里传来急促的脚步声。lóu dào lǐ chuán lái jí cù de jiǎo bù shēng
Hurried footsteps could be heard in the hallway.
Tips for using 脚步
- English often needs separate wording for audible movement and walking style, while Chinese can keep both ideas in this one compact noun.