踩 (cǎi) - To step on & to tread

踩Tone 3

cǎi ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

踩 · cǎi

To step on;

to tread;

to trample;

to press down with the foot.

To step onto treadto trample

Usage highlights

Step onTread onStompStep on the acceleratorStep on the brakeStep on a landmine

Synonyms

  • 踏— to step on; to tread
  • 践踏— to trample

Antonyms

  • 抬— to lift up
  • 举— to raise

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Be careful not to step on the grass (踩草地).
  • The dancer stepped lightly on the stage (踩在舞台上).
  • He accidentally stepped on my foot (踩到我的脚).
  • The children were jumping and stomping in the puddles (踩水坑).

Collocations

  • Step on(踩到)
  • Tread on(踩踏)
  • Stomp(踩跺)
  • Step on the accelerator(踩油门)
  • Step on the brake(踩刹车)
  • Step on a landmine(踩地雷)

Idioms

  • To step on someone's toes (figuratively, to offend)(踩到别人的脚)
  • To follow in someone's footsteps(踩着别人的脚印走)
  • To trample the green(踩青 - spring outing)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears in contexts ranging from literal physical stepping to metaphorical social missteps.
  • In driving culture, 'stepping on the gas/brake' (踩油门/踩刹车) are very common phrases.
  • The action can imply carelessness or intentional pressure depending on context.

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