蹠 (zhí) - Sole of the foot & to tread upon

蹠Tone 2

zhí ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

蹠 · zhí

Sole of the foot;

to tread upon;

historically, refers to a legendary rebel leader or bandit.

Sole of the footto tread uponhistorically, refers to a legendary rebel leader or

Usage highlights

Sole of the footFootprintTo tread uponZhi the BanditPlantar surfaceSole bone

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 背— back (as in dorsum of foot)
  • 顶— top, summit

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a callus on the sole of his foot (脚蹠).
  • The footprint was left by the sole (足蹠).
  • The legendary rebel was known as Zhi the Bandit (盗蹠).
  • She walked barefoot, treading on the ground (蹠地).

Collocations

  • Sole of the foot(足蹠)
  • Footprint(蹠印)
  • To tread upon(蹠地)
  • Zhi the Bandit(盗蹠)
  • Plantar surface(蹠面)
  • Sole bone(蹠骨)

Idioms

  • Zhi the Bandit and Liu Xiahui(盗蹠与柳下惠)
  • High-minded as Yi Yin, vicious as Zhi the Bandit(圣如伊尹，恶如盗蹠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese texts, 'Zhi the Bandit' (盗蹠) is a legendary figure, often portrayed as a vicious robber, used as a moral counterpoint to sages.
  • The character is composed of the 'foot' (足) radical and a phonetic component, directly relating to the foot and treading.

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