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“安步以当车”。不行！两条腿不肯听命令！ (茅盾《春蚕》) He decided to walk.To no avail; his legs wouldn’t obey orders!
安步当车ān bù dànɡ chē
把步行当作坐车。借指人能安于贫穷，自得其乐。walk rather than ride, stroll over instead of riding in a carriage, go on shamk’s mare