蹍 (niǎn) - To tread on & to trample

蹍Tone 3

niǎn ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

楠念

蹍 · niǎn

To tread on;

to trample;

to crush underfoot;

to roll or grind with pressure.

To tread onto trampleto crush underfoot

Usage highlights

Tread underfootCrush to deathRoll flatGrind with a wheelTrample upon

Synonyms

  • 踩— to step on; to tread
  • 踏— to tread; to step on
  • 碾— to crush; to grind (often with a roller)

Antonyms

  • 抬— to lift; to raise
  • 举— to lift; to raise

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wheels crushed the stones (车轮蹍过石子).
  • He trod on the insect (他蹍死了那只虫子).
  • Using a roller to flatten the dough (用擀面杖蹍平面团).

Collocations

  • Tread underfoot(蹍踏)
  • Crush to death(蹍死)
  • Roll flat(蹍平)
  • Grind with a wheel(车轮蹍过)
  • Trample upon(蹍压)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character depicts an action involving the foot (足), often associated with physical force or processing materials.
  • Used in contexts describing the action of wheels, rollers, or feet applying pressure to flatten, crush, or destroy.

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