sàn bù
to go for a walk; stroll
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我喜欢在公园里散步。
wǒ xǐhuān zài gōngyuán lǐ sànbù.
I like to take a walk in the park.
我们每天晚上都会去散步。
wǒmen měitiān wǎnshang dōu huì qù sànbù.
We go for a walk every night.
散步可以帮助我们放松身心。
sànbù kěyǐ bāngzhù wǒmen fàngsōng shēnxīn.
Walking can help us relax.
奔跑 (bēnpǎo)
run
竞走 (jìngzǒu)
race walk
The Chinese word 散步 (sànbù) for "taking a walk" is composed of two characters: 散 (sàn) and 步 (bù). 散 originally meant "to disperse, scatter, or break up", and in the context of 散步, it refers to the act of walking in a leisurely and relaxed manner, without any specific destination or purpose. 步, on the other hand, simply means "step" or "pace", and when combined with 散, it conveys the idea of taking steps or walking in a casual and unhurried way. Together, 散步 forms a compound word that captures the essence of a leisurely stroll or a relaxing walk.
