() - To tread heavily & to stamp the feet

Tone 2

fú | 16 strokes | radical:

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To tread heavily;

to stamp the feet;

to trample.

To tread heavilyto stamp the feetto trample.

Usage highlights

To stamp the feetTo trample heavilyHeavy footstepsTo tread forcefullyStamping sound

Synonyms

  • to tread; to step on
  • to step on; to trample
  • to stamp (one's foot)

Antonyms

  • to stand on tiptoe
  • 轻步light step

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stamped his feet in anger (踾地).
  • The soldiers trampled the ground (踾踏).
  • The sound of heavy footsteps (踾步声).

Collocations

  • To stamp the feet(踾地)
  • To trample heavily(踾踏)
  • Heavy footsteps(踾步)
  • To tread forcefully(踾行)
  • Stamping sound(踾声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage and appears primarily in classical texts.
  • It depicts forceful foot movement, often associated with strong emotions or military movements.
  • Due to its rarity, it carries an archaic and literary feeling when encountered.

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