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散步
sànbù
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- sànbù
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- 散步
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- 散步
1 · verb
Here, to move on foot for relaxation.
本课指以休闲为目的步行。
Go for a walk fits 散步; the English verb also covers ordinary travel on foot.
We like to walk in the park after dinner.
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我们喜欢晚饭后在公园散步。
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2 · verb
To walk at a relaxed pace for leisure or gentle activity.
为休息或活动身体而轻松地步行。
散 is sàn here. Both 去散步 and 散一会儿步 are possible.
After dinner, we take a walk along the small river.
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晚饭以后，我们沿着小河散步。
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Dad likes listening to birds while taking a walk.
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爸爸散步时喜欢听鸟叫。
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Mandarin reading: sànbù.
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