寸步 cùn bù — a single step; a tiny step

寸步
cùn bù

Characters: 寸 · 步

Definitions

  1. a single step; a tiny step

More definitions

ExtDict

  1. 一寸之步。常喻极近的距离
  2. 缓慢的小步。

Examples

  • 他累得寸步难行。

    He was so exhausted he could not take another step.

  • 警卫寸步不离地守在病房门口。

    The guard stood by the ward door, not moving an inch.