蹨 (niǎn) - To tread on & to trample

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niǎn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

楠念

蹨 · niǎn

To tread on;

to trample;

to walk on (archaic/obsolete character).

To tread onto trampleto walk on (archaic/obsolete character).

Usage highlights

To tread carefullyTo walk on grassAncient character for walkingObsolete character form

Synonyms

  • 踏— to step on; to tread
  • 踩— to step on; to trample
  • 履— to tread; to walk on

Antonyms

  • 跳— to jump; to leap
  • 跃— to leap; to jump

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes how to tread carefully (蹨足而行).
  • He walked lightly across the grass (蹨草而过).
  • The character appears in classical Chinese dictionaries (蹨 in 康熙字典).

Collocations

  • To tread carefully(蹨足)
  • To walk on grass(蹨草)
  • Ancient character for walking(古蹨字)
  • Obsolete character form(蹨字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蹨 is an extremely rare and archaic character that appears primarily in classical dictionaries.
  • The character is considered obsolete in modern Chinese usage and is not found in contemporary texts.
  • It represents an ancient way of describing the action of treading or walking carefully.

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