swift step; sudden forward dash
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Meanings
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a sudden, swift forward stride or leap
Often describes a rapid, powerful movement to cover distance quickly, like a sprinter's start or a sudden lunge.
Tā他
yī一
gè个
jiàn箭
bù步
cuān蹿
shàng上
yuè月
tái台
，
gǎn赶
shàng上
le了
huǒ火
chē车
。
He took a sudden leap onto the platform and caught the train.
Wǔ武
shù术
jiào教
liàn练
shì示
fàn范
shí时
，
yī一
gè个
jiàn箭
bù步
jiù就
yí移
dòng动
le了
hǎo好
jǐ几
mǐ米
。
When demonstrating, the martial arts coach covered several meters in a single swift step.
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Shǒu守
mén门
yuán员
fǎn反
yìng应
shén神
sù速
，
yī一
gè个
jiàn箭
bù步
pū扑
chū出
le了
xiǎn险
qiú球
。
The goalkeeper reacted swiftly, making a sudden dive to block the dangerous shot.
Zhè这
pǐ匹
jùn骏
mǎ马
yī一
qǐ起
pǎo跑
biàn便
rú如
lí离
xián弦
zhī之
jiàn箭
，
jǐ几
bù步
jiàn箭
bù步
jiù就
yǐ已
lǐng领
xiān先
。
As soon as it started running, this fine horse was like an arrow from a bow, taking a few powerful strides to take the lead.