Today’s word of the day is 步 (bù) which means ‘step’. Let’s practice by making different words, phrases, and sentences with 步 (bù).
散步 (sàn bù) To take a walk
The first word is 散步 (sàn bù) which means ‘to take a walk’. A way of using it in a sentence is 我每天都去散步。(Wǒ měitiān dōu qù sànbù.) I take a walk every day.
进步 (jìn bù) To improve
Another word we can create with 步 (bù) is 进步 (jìn bù). This means ‘to improve’. A sentence you may hear is 你的中文有很大的进步。(Nǐ de zhōngwén yǒu hěn dà de jìnbù.) Your Chinese has improved a lot.
跑步 (pǎo bù) To run
Finally, we can create the word 跑步 (pǎo bù) which means ‘to run’. A way of using it in a sentence is 我每周都在公园跑步。(Wǒ měi zhōu dōu zài gōngyuán pǎobù.) I run in the park every week.