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“step forward” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinmài

Example

他迈了一步向前。tā mài le yí bù xiàng qián

He took a step forward.

Illustration for 迈 (step forward)

How to say “step forward” in Chinese

“Step forward” in Chinese is 迈 (mài).

A forward step that carries someone or something across a point of change and into what comes next.

Full entry for 迈: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 迈

要做成这件事,首先要迈出第一步。yào zuò chéng zhè jiàn shì shǒu xiān yào mài chū dì yí bù

To accomplish this, you must first take the first step.

Tips for using 迈

  • This verb is useful when a sentence connects movement with a goal or a new phase, because it highlights direction and change rather than motion alone.

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