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寸步 (cùn bù) — “A tiny step, a short distance” in Chinese

寸步 (cùn bù) means “a tiny step, a short distance” in Chinese. See the pinyin, native audio pronunciation, and 2 example sentences with English translations.

Usage

a tiny step

a short distance

他在这个问题上寸步不让。

He's completely inflexible on the subject.

没有秘书我简直寸步难行。

I just can't get along without a secretary.

The characters in 寸步

CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
寸
cùn3Chinese inch unit
步
bù7walk, step, pace

More words starting with 寸

  • cùn寸sī丝bú不guà挂de地stark naked, completely unattached
  • cùn寸xiān先shēng生Mr. Cun, Mr. Inch
  • cùn寸gōng功a small contribution
  • cùn寸jìn劲er儿One-inch power, Short-range explosive force
  • cùn寸duàn断shattered, torn to pieces
  • cùn寸guǎn管a writing brush
  • cùn寸mài脉Cun pulse, Inch pulse
  • cùn寸cǎo草a blade of grass, tiny bit of grass
  • cùn寸cǎo草zhī之xīn心Profound filial gratitude., A humble return for immense kindness.
  • cùn寸jìn进a little progress; slight progress
  • cùn寸tiě铁small weapon, dagger
  • cùn寸yīn阴a brief moment, a fleeting moment

Frequently asked questions

What does 寸步 mean in Chinese?
寸步 (cùn bù) means “a tiny step, a short distance”.
How do you pronounce 寸步?
寸步 is pronounced cùn bù in Mandarin Chinese.
How do you say “a tiny step” in Chinese?
“a tiny step” is 寸步 (cùn bù) in Chinese.
How is 寸步 used in a sentence?
This page has 2 example sentences using 寸步, each with pinyin and an English translation.
Format the pinyin for 寸步 →Choose tone marks, tone numbers, or pinyin above the characters, then copy the result.Explore more Chinese words and meanings →Discover expressive Chinese words with pinyin, usage notes, and natural examples.

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