The word "龙骧虎步" is formed by juxtaposing two distinct metaphorical phrases: "龙骧", which combines 龙 (dragon) and 骧 (to gallop or rise) to evoke majestic movement, and "虎步", which combines 虎 (tiger) and 步 (step) to convey a powerful stride. The four characters are directly linked in a parallel structure, where each contributes literal imagery, dragon and tiger for awe-inspiring animals, galloping and stepping for dynamic motion, to collectively depict a person's dignified and vigorous walk.