Sanbu means to take a leisurely walk for relaxation or health.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A relaxing activity done for leisure or exercise.
- Usually performed in parks or quiet areas.
- Focuses on the process of walking rather than destination.
常见语境：最常见的场景是晚饭后或周末。在公园、湖边、林荫道或社区街道，人们常通过散步来放松心情或与家人朋友交流。它通常表现出一种悠闲、不赶时间的状态。
- 1近义词辨析：与“走路”相比，“走路”侧重于从A点到B点的位移，强调交通功能；而“散步”侧重于过程，强调休闲和放松。与“逛街”相比，“逛街”带有购物或观察周围事物的目的性，而“散步”更纯粹，往往是为了锻炼或静心。
Examples
晚饭后，我喜欢去公园散步。
everydayI like to take a walk in the park after dinner.
医生建议他每天散步半小时。
formalThe doctor suggested he take a half-hour walk every day.
走，我们去散散步吧！
informalLet's go for a walk!
散步有助于身心健康。
academicWalking is beneficial for physical and mental health.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
饭后百步走
Walk a hundred steps after a meal
散步聊天
Walk and chat
Often Confused With
Means window shopping or walking around commercial areas. It has a specific purpose of shopping or looking at things.
Means running or jogging. It is more intense and usually for fitness rather than leisure.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Sanbu is a neutral term used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a separable verb, so you can say '散了一会儿步'. It is highly associated with the Chinese habit of post-dinner activity.
Common Mistakes
The most common mistake is trying to add an object directly to '散步'. Beginners often say '散步公园' which is grammatically incorrect. Always use '在...散步'.
Tips
Use with time phrases
Combine '散步' with time markers like '晚饭后' (after dinner) to sound more natural. It is a very common habit in Chinese culture to walk after meals.
Do not add objects directly
Remember that '散步' is an intransitive verb. You cannot say '散步公园', you must use '在公园散步'.
A popular social activity
In China, '散步' is often a social activity. People use this time to chat with family members or friends.
Word Origin
The word consists of '散' (to scatter/relax) and '步' (step). It reflects the ancient cultural value of finding peace through slow movement.
Cultural Context
Walking after a meal is a traditional Chinese health practice known as '饭后百步走'. It is considered essential for good digestion and longevity.
Memory Tip
Think of 'San' (scatter) and 'Bu' (steps). You are scattering your steps slowly in a park to relax.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“走路”是纯粹的位移行为，目的是从一个地方到达另一个地方。而“散步”是一种休闲活动，重点在于享受过程和放松心情。
可以，这是正确的。你可以说“我散步了一个小时”来表示持续的时间长度。
“散步”是一个离合词，通常不能直接带宾语。如果你想表达在某处散步，应该使用介词结构，如“在公园里散步”。
不一定。散步可以在任何地方进行，比如街道、操场、海边或者是家里的小院子。
Test Yourself
晚饭后，我们喜欢去公园___。
晚饭后去公园通常是为了放松，散步是最符合语境的活动。
Score: /1
Summary
Sanbu means to take a leisurely walk for relaxation or health.
- A relaxing activity done for leisure or exercise.
- Usually performed in parks or quiet areas.
- Focuses on the process of walking rather than destination.
Use with time phrases
Combine '散步' with time markers like '晚饭后' (after dinner) to sound more natural. It is a very common habit in Chinese culture to walk after meals.
Do not add objects directly
Remember that '散步' is an intransitive verb. You cannot say '散步公园', you must use '在公园散步'.
A popular social activity
In China, '散步' is often a social activity. People use this time to chat with family members or friends.
Examples
4 of 4晚饭后，我喜欢去公园散步。
I like to take a walk in the park after dinner.
医生建议他每天散步半小时。
The doctor suggested he take a half-hour walk every day.
走，我们去散散步吧！
Let's go for a walk!
散步有助于身心健康。
Walking is beneficial for physical and mental health.
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