践 (jiàn) - To tread on & to trample

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jiàn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

践 · jiàn

To tread on;

to trample;

to practice;

to carry out;

to fulfill (a promise);

to act upon.

To tread onto trampleto practice

Usage highlights

To practiceTo trampleTo carry out/fulfillTo tread onTo act uponTo ascend the throne

Synonyms

  • 履— to tread on; to fulfill (a promise)
  • 行— to act; to carry out
  • 实— real; actual (as in 实践)

Antonyms

  • 违— to violate; to disobey
  • 背— to betray; to break (a promise)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He practices what he preaches (他践行自己的主张).
  • We need to implement the plan (我们需要实践这个计划).
  • She fulfilled her promise (她践行了她的诺言).
  • Don't trample on the grass (请勿践踏草坪).

Collocations

  • To practice(实践)
  • To trample(践踏)
  • To carry out/fulfill(践行)
  • To tread on(践履)
  • To act upon(践诺)
  • To ascend the throne(践祚)

Idioms

  • To practice what one preaches(躬行实践)
  • To trample underfoot(践踏蹂躏)
  • To act according to one's words(言出必践)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted the action of stepping or treading, often by animals (from the radical 足 'foot').
  • Extended meaning of 'practice' or 'carry out' emphasizes the importance of action following words in Confucian thought.
  • Used in classical texts regarding fulfilling promises and duties, reflecting the value of integrity.

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