一步一回頭

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See also: 一步一回头

Chinese

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one; single; a
one; single; a; (before verbs) as soon as, once; (before a noun) entire (family, etc.)
 
a step; a pace; walk
a step; a pace; walk; march; stages in a process
 
one; single; a
one; single; a; (before verbs) as soon as, once; (before a noun) entire (family, etc.)
 
to turn round; to turn one's head back; to repent
trad. (一步一回頭) 回頭
simp. (一步一回头) 回头

Etymology

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Literally: look back each time takes a step

Pronunciation

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Idiom

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一步一回頭

  1. to be reluctant or sad to leave a friend or loved one