踙 (niè) - To walk with small, quick steps & to tread carefully or lightly.

踙Tone 4

niè ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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踙 · niè

To walk with small, quick steps;

to tread carefully or lightly.

To walk with small, quick stepsto tread carefully or lightly.

Usage highlights

small stepsto tread carefullydelicate dancelight footstepscautious walkingmincing gait

Synonyms

  • 蹑— to walk softly; to tread lightly
  • 踱— to stroll; to pace slowly

Antonyms

  • 跨— to stride; to take big steps
  • 跃— to leap; to jump

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She walked with tiny steps (踙步) across the room.
  • The dancer moved with delicate footwork (踙舞).
  • He tread carefully (踙行) on the icy path.

Collocations

  • small steps(踙步)
  • to tread carefully(踙行)
  • delicate dance(踙舞)
  • light footsteps(踙足)
  • cautious walking(踙走)
  • mincing gait(踙态)

Idioms

  • Walking with measured steps(踙踙而行)
  • Treading carefully like on thin ice(如履薄冰，踙踙前行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character describes a specific manner of walking that conveys caution, delicacy, or precision.
  • Often used in literary contexts to depict careful movement, particularly in formal or ceremonial settings.
  • The character combines the foot radical with a phonetic component, emphasizing its connection to foot movement.

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