踱步

duóbù

verb #28,310

Meanings

1 to pace
2 to stroll slowly
3 to walk back and forth

Characters

to pace; to stroll slowly

Examples

HSK 5

老人喜欢在花园里踱步，享受清晨的宁静。

Lǎorén xǐhuan zài huāyuán lǐ duóbù, xiǎngshòu qīngchén de níngjìng.

The old man liked to stroll in the garden, enjoying the peace of the morning.

HSK 7-9

他在走廊里踱步，心里很焦虑。

Tā zài zǒuláng lǐ duóbù, xīnlǐ hěn jiāolǜ.

He paced in the corridor, feeling very anxious.

Tips

usage

踱步 describes slow, deliberate walking - often associated with deep thought, anxiety, or leisurely enjoyment. It has a more literary feel than 走路 (to walk) or 散步 (to take a walk).

Stroke Order

踱 duó

步 bù