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).
进步 (jìn bù) To improve
The first word is 进步 (jìn bù) which means ‘to improve’. Let’s look at each character of this word, 进 means ‘to enter’ and 步 (bù) means ‘step’. A way of using it in a sentence 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.
退步 (tuì bù) To regress
Another word we can create with 步 (bù) which has the opposite meaning to improve is 退步 (tuì bù). This means ‘to regress’. A way of using it in a sentence is 我的成绩退步了。(Wǒ de chéngjī tuìbùle.) My results have regressed.
散步 (sàn bù) To take a walk
Finally, we can create the word 散步 (sàn bù) which means ‘to take a walk’. A way of using it in a sentence is 你要出来散散步吗？(Nǐ yào chūlái sàn sànbù ma?) Do you want to come out for a walk?