跴 (cǎi) - To step on & to tread

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cǎi ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

跴 · cǎi

To step on;

to tread;

to stamp;

to press down with the foot.

To step onto treadto stamp

Usage highlights

Step onStep on the spotStep on the brakeStep on the pedalStep on the acceleratorStep on the scale

Synonyms

  • 踩— to step on; to tread
  • 踏— to step on; to tread
  • 践— to trample; to tread upon

Antonyms

  • 抬— to lift up; to raise
  • 举— to lift; to raise up

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Don't step on the grass (跴草坪).
  • He accidentally stepped on my foot (跴到我的脚).
  • The police are investigating the scene (警察在跴点).
  • The dancer stepped lightly on the stage (舞者轻跴舞台).

Collocations

  • Step on(跴上)
  • Step on the spot(跴点)
  • Step on the brake(跴刹车)
  • Step on the pedal(跴踏板)
  • Step on the accelerator(跴油门)
  • Step on the scale(跴秤)

Idioms

  • Step by step investigation(跴点调查)
  • Tread on thin ice(如履薄冰)
  • Follow in someone's footsteps(步人后尘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is primarily used in specific contexts like investigation or operating machinery.
  • In modern usage, it's often interchangeable with the more common character 踩.
  • The character appears in professional jargon, particularly in police work for 'on-site investigation'.

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