步伐 (bùfá) · pace

步伐 (bùfá) means “pace; step”. It is written with 2 characters: 步 (step) + 伐 (cut down). It is an old HSK 6 word (HSK 2.0).

How 步伐 is built

The characters

步 bù · step

What 步 is made of

止zhǐ — to stop
- 上shàng — above
  - ⺊ — structural part
  - 一 — horizontal stroke
- 丨 — vertical stroke

Origin hint: Modern form of 歨; putting one foot 止 in front of the other (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)

伐 fá · cut down

What 伐 is made of

亻rén — person
戈gē — spear

Example sentences

他加快了步伐。Tā jiākuài le bùfá.He quickened his pace.

我们要跟上时代的步伐。Wǒmen yào gēnshàng shídài de bùfá.We must keep pace with the times.

Questions about 步伐

What does 步伐 mean?

步伐 (bùfá) means “pace; step”.

How do you pronounce 步伐?

步伐 is pronounced bùfá.

Which HSK level is 步伐?

步伐 is in Old HSK 6.

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Learn 步伐 with its group

It is part of Old HSK 6 · Group 18: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.

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