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How to Say ‘Which step’ in Simplified Chinese

哪一步

nǎ yī bù

[nah yi bù]

💬 Usage Tip: 一 is read (yí) here because 步 (bù) has a falling tone, so you say (nǎ yí bù).

Phrase Breakdown

哪

nǎ

[nah]

which

A question word used to ask for a specific choice among options.

Example

你对哪个岗位更感兴趣?

Which position are you more interested in?

一

yī

[yi]

one

The first and smallest number in decimal numerals.

Example

她只说了一句话。

She only said one sentence.

步

bù

[bù]

step

An act or movement of putting one leg in front of the other in walking or running.

Example

他向前走了一步。

He took a step forward.

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