跕 (diǎn) - To tread on & to step on

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diǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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跕 · diǎn

To tread on;

to step on;

to walk lightly;

also used in specific contexts like walking on tiptoe or in certain dialects.

To tread onto step onto walk lightly

Usage highlights

TiptoeTread lightlyStep onPerchLight footstepsWalk on tiptoe

Synonyms

  • 踏— to step on; to tread
  • 踩— to step on; to trample
  • 踮— to stand on tiptoe

Antonyms

  • 跳— to jump; to leap
  • 飞— to fly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He walked lightly on the grass (跕足而行).
  • She tiptoed to avoid making noise (跕着脚走路).
  • The bird perched on the branch (鸟跕在树枝上).

Collocations

  • Tiptoe(跕脚)
  • Tread lightly(跕足)
  • Step on(跕上)
  • Perch(跕立)
  • Light footsteps(跕步)
  • Walk on tiptoe(跕着脚走)

Idioms

  • Treading on thin ice (如履薄冰) - note: this is a common idiom but does not contain 跕
  • Walking lightly and carefully(轻跕细步)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 跕 is a relatively rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts or specific dialects.
  • In some regional dialects, 跕 can mean 'to perch' or 'to stand' in a specific context.
  • The character appears in historical texts describing light or careful footsteps.

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