寸步不离 cùn bù bù lí — not to leave a step away; to stick close by someone

寸步不离
cùn bù bù lí

Characters: 寸 · 步 · 不 · 离

Definitions

  1. not to leave a step away; to stick close by someone

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. to follow sb closely (idiom)
  2. to keep close to

zdic(汉典)

  1. 一步也不离开。
  2. 形容关系亲密。

ExtDict

  1. 寸步：形容距离很近。原指夫妻和睦，一步也不离开。现在泛指两人感情好，总在一起。

Examples

  • 小狗跟在主人身后，寸步不离。

    The puppy followed its master, never leaving his side.

  • 孩子缠人，妈妈走到哪儿跟到哪儿，寸步不离。

    The child was clingy, following Mom every step of the way.