踿 (zú) - To tread on & to step on

踿Tone 2

zú ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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踿 · zú

To tread on;

to step on;

to walk upon;

to follow closely behind.

To tread onto step onto walk upon

Usage highlights

To tread onTo follow closelyTo step on soilTo tread on grassTo follow behindTo step on footprints

Synonyms

  • 踏— to step on; to tread
  • 踩— to step on; to trample
  • 跟— to follow

Antonyms

  • 离— to leave; to depart
  • 避— to avoid; to evade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stepped on the fallen leaves (踿在落叶上).
  • The cat followed closely behind its owner (猫踿在主人身后).
  • Be careful not to step on the flowers (小心别踿到花).

Collocations

  • To tread on(踿上)
  • To follow closely(紧踿)
  • To step on soil(踿土)
  • To tread on grass(踿草)
  • To follow behind(后踿)
  • To step on footprints(踿迹)

Idioms

  • Follow in someone's footsteps(步人后踿)
  • Tread on thin ice(如踿薄冰)
  • Step by step(一步一踿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • It carries connotations of careful movement and close following.
  • In traditional context, it relates to concepts of following paths or precedents.

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