迈
step forward; old; mile
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to step forward; to stride; to cross
Used literally for physical movement or metaphorically for progress.
He strode into the conference room.
We need to take the brave first step.
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Carefully step over this threshold.
The troops stepped forward in unison.
China is marching into a new era.
noun
a surname
Used as a family name.
My colleague's surname is Mai.
Is this Mr. Mai?
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The Mai family is very prestigious in this area.
The author is signed as Mai Johnson.
This letter is addressed to Dr. Mai.
adjective
aged; old; senile
formalOften used in compounds like 年迈 (advanced in age) or 老迈 (old and feeble).
Although he is advanced in years, he is still hale and hearty.
The aged king decided to abdicate.
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Seeing his father's stooped, aged back, he felt a twinge of sadness.
Do not despise those who are old and frail.
Time waits for no one, and he has begun to show signs of aging.
measure word
mile; mph (miles per hour)
informalColloquially used in Northern China for car speed (mph), often混淆 with km/h.
This car is driving really fast, over a hundred mph.
Please keep the speed under 60 mph.
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The speed limit on the highway is 120 mph.
How fast were you driving just now?
This sports car can accelerate to 200 mph in an instant.