跊 (mèi) - To tread or step on something & to walk or move forward.

跊Tone 4

mèi ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

跊 · mèi

To tread or step on something;

to walk or move forward.

To tread or step on somethingto walk or move forward.

Usage highlights

To tread onTo step forwardLight steppingFirm treadingStep by step

Synonyms

  • 踏— to step on, to tread
  • 踩— to step on, to trample
  • 行— to walk, to go

Antonyms

  • 停— to stop
  • 止— to cease, to halt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stepped on the fallen leaves (跊在落叶上).
  • The dancer treads lightly (舞者轻跊).
  • We must tread carefully in this matter (此事需谨慎跊行).

Collocations

  • To tread on(跊踏)
  • To step forward(跊进)
  • Light stepping(轻跊)
  • Firm treading(重跊)
  • Step by step(步步跊)

Idioms

  • Step by step advancement(步步跊升)
  • Treading on thin ice(如履薄冰跊)
  • Walking steadily forward(稳步跊行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing movement and progression.
  • It carries connotations of careful, deliberate movement rather than rushed action.
  • In naming contexts, it suggests steady progress and thoughtful advancement.

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