go leisurely on foot instead of in a chariot; stroll over (/walk) instead of taking (/riding in) a carriage; walk when (/although) one might ride
? 他想要“安步以當(dāng)車”。不行！兩條腿不肯聽命令！ (茅盾《春蠶》) He decided to walk.To no avail; his legs wouldn’t obey orders!
安步當(dāng)車ān bù dànɡ chē
把步行當(dāng)作坐車。借指人能安于貧窮，自得其樂。walk rather than ride, stroll over instead of riding in a carriage, go on shamk’s mare