履
shoes; walk; step; fulfill
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
shoes; footwear
literaryFormal and literary term for shoes in modern Chinese, used in fixed phrases and formal contexts.
He bought a new pair of leather shoes.
Neat clothing and shoes are basic etiquette requirements.
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Cutting one's feet to fit the shoes is an undesirable practice.
This pair of cloth shoes is very comfortable to wear.
Ancient shoes and modern shoes have great differences in shape.
verb
to step on; to walk; to tread
literaryUsed in formal fixed idioms and literary contexts to describe walking in a certain state.
He walked through dangerous terrain as if on flat ground and successfully completed the climbing task.
You must walk on thin ice when walking on icy roads.
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This explorer has walked through wildernesses all over the world.
He stepped through the mud and finally reached his destination.
He faced dangers calmly and responded appropriately during the negotiation.
noun
step; pace; footstep
literaryUsed in formal and literary contexts to refer to the distance or manner of walking.
He walked steadily towards the podium with firm steps.
He immediately became alert when he heard the heavy footsteps.
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The old man walked shakily into the park.
The troops marched in formation through Tiananmen Square.
His steps are light and he looks full of energy.
verb
to fulfill; to carry out; to practice
formalUsed to describe completing a promise, contract, or duty in formal and official contexts.
He strictly fulfilled the contract and completed the cooperation project on time.
As public servants, we must fulfill our duty of serving the people.
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He fulfilled every promise he made one by one.
Enterprises must fulfill their social responsibilities for environmental protection.
He always fulfilled his duties as a member of parliament during his term.