The Chinese word 同步 (tóngbù) is a compound formed by combining two meaningful characters: 同 (tóng), meaning "same" or "together", and 步 (bù), meaning "step" or "pace". When combined, they create a metaphorical meaning that extends beyond the literal "same step" to express the concept of synchronization or moving in unison. This formation follows a common pattern in Chinese where two characters with related semantic meanings are joined to produce a new, often more abstract, concept, in this case, describing processes, actions, or systems that are coordinated in time or progress, such as in technology (synchronous data) or activities (synchronized movements).