Meaning and Usage
The character 迈 (mài) primarily means "to take a step" or "to stride." It often describes physical movement, especially walking with large or confident steps. Beyond literal walking, it is frequently used metaphorically to indicate progress or advancement, such as taking steps toward a goal or development.
Common Collocations
- 迈步 (màibù): to step forward, to start moving
- 迈出第一步 (màichū dì yī bù): to take the first step (often figurative, like starting a new phase)
- 迈向未来 (màixiàng wèilái): to stride toward the future
Usage Notes
When using 迈, the focus is often on the decisiveness or significance of the step, not just any step. It conveys a sense of determination or progress. It is more formal or literary than simply 走 (zǒu, to walk).
Be careful not to confuse 迈 with similar verbs like 踏 (tà), which emphasizes stepping on or treading, or 跳 (tiào), which means to jump.
Register and Tone
迈 is suitable in both spoken and written Chinese but tends to appear more in formal contexts, news reports, speeches, or literary descriptions rather than casual daily conversation.
Meaning and Usage
The character 迈 (mài) primarily means "to take a step" or "to stride." It often describes physical movement, especially walking with large or confident steps. Beyond literal walking, it is frequently used metaphorically to indicate progress or advancement, such as taking steps toward a goal or development.
Common Collocations
- 迈步 (màibù): to step forward, to start moving
- 迈出第一步 (màichū dì yī bù): to take the first step (often figurative, like starting a new phase)
- 迈向未来 (màixiàng wèilái): to stride toward the future
Usage Notes
When using 迈, the focus is often on the decisiveness or significance of the step, not just any step. It conveys a sense of determination or progress. It is more formal or literary than simply 走 (zǒu, to walk).
Be careful not to confuse 迈 with similar verbs like 踏 (tà), which emphasizes stepping on or treading, or 跳 (tiào), which means to jump.
Register and Tone
迈 is suitable in both spoken and written Chinese but tends to appear more in formal contexts, news reports, speeches, or literary descriptions rather than casual daily conversation.
Meaning and Usage
The character 迈 (mài) primarily means "to take a step" or "to stride." It often describes physical movement, especially walking with large or confident steps. Beyond literal walking, it is frequently used metaphorically to indicate progress or advancement, such as taking steps toward a goal or development.
Common Collocations
- 迈步 (màibù): to step forward, to start moving
- 迈出第一步 (màichū dì yī bù): to take the first step (often figurative, like starting a new phase)
- 迈向未来 (màixiàng wèilái): to stride toward the future
Usage Notes
When using 迈, the focus is often on the decisiveness or significance of the step, not just any step. It conveys a sense of determination or progress. It is more formal or literary than simply 走 (zǒu, to walk).
Be careful not to confuse 迈 with similar verbs like 踏 (tà), which emphasizes stepping on or treading, or 跳 (tiào), which means to jump.
Register and Tone
迈 is suitable in both spoken and written Chinese but tends to appear more in formal contexts, news reports, speeches, or literary descriptions rather than casual daily conversation.