stride proudly; walk with dignity; strut
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to walk with one's head held high; to stride proudly; to strut
Originally described a heroic, dignified gait; can also carry a negative connotation of arrogance or haughtiness depending on context.
Zhè这
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
gāo高
shì视
kuò阔
bù步
de地
zǒu走
jìn进
dà大
tīng厅
，
qì气
gài概
bù不
fán凡
。
The general strode proudly into the hall with an extraordinary air of dignity.
Tā他
gāo高
shì视
kuò阔
bù步
，
yī一
fù副
mù目
zhōng中
wú无
rén人
de的
yàng样
zi子
。
He walked with his head held high, looking arrogant and disdainful of others.
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Bù不
yào要
gāo高
shì视
kuò阔
bù步
de地
zǒu走
zài在
duì队
wu伍
qián前
miàn面
，
yào要
hé和
dà大
jiā家
bǎo保
chí持
yī一
zhì致
。
Don't strut at the front of the group; keep in step with everyone else.