踱步

duóbù
verb #28,310

Meanings

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

Examples

Tā zài zǒuláng lǐ duóbù, xīnlǐ hěn jiāolǜ.
He paced in the corridor, feeling very anxious.
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.

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

duó