to walk cautiously in order not to make noise

niè jiǎo

n+iè·4th tonej+iǎo·3rd tone

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Tom quietly opened the door and tiptoed into the room.

汤姆悄悄地打开了门，蹑手蹑脚地走进了房间。

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