bù xíng
go on foot; walk
我每天步行去上班。
wǒ měitiān bùxíng qù shàngbān.
I walk to work every day.
步行街上有许多商店和餐馆。
bùxíngjiē shàng yǒu xǔduō shāngdiàn hé cānguǎn.
There are many shops and restaurants on the pedestrian street.
步行是锻炼身体的好方法。
bùxíng shì duànliàn shēntǐ de hǎo fāngfǎ.
Walking is a good way to exercise.
开车 (kāichē)
drive
骑自行车 (qí zìxíngchē)
ride a bike
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The Chinese word 步行 (bùxíng) for "walking" is composed of two characters: 步 (bù) and 行 (xíng). The character 步 originally meant "to step" or "to walk," and it is often used in compounds related to movement or transportation. For example, the word 步行 (bùxíng) literally means "to walk step by step," and the word 步伐 (bùfǎ) means "pace" or "step." The character 行 (xíng) has a broader meaning of "to go" or "to travel," and it is also used in compounds related to movement or travel. For example, the word 行李 (xínglǐ) means "luggage," and the word 行程 (xíngchéng) means "itinerary." When combined together, the characters 步行 (bùxíng) create a compound word that specifically refers to the act of walking as a means of transportation or exercise.
