迈

mài

to step

Dictionary entry

to step; to stride; (bound form) old; elderly; (loanword) mile (esp. in expressions of vehicle speed)

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迈

See it in sentences

他迈了一大步。

Tā mài le yí dà bù.

English

He took a big step.

老人慢慢迈进家门。

Lǎorén màn màn mài jìn jiā mén.

English

The old man slowly stepped into the house.

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