蹬 (dēng) - To step on & to tread
蹬 · dēng
To step on;
to tread;
to pedal;
to press down with the foot.
To step onto treadto pedal
Usage highlights
step onpedal a bicyclekick legstread waterstep on the acceleratorkick off shoes
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He stepped on the pedal (蹬踏板).
- She was pedaling a bicycle (蹬自行车).
- The actor performed a leg-pressing motion (蹬腿动作).
- He kicked off his shoes (蹬掉鞋子).
Collocations
- step on(蹬踏)
- pedal a bicycle(蹬自行车)
- kick legs(蹬腿)
- tread water(蹬水)
- step on the accelerator(蹬油门)
- kick off shoes(蹬掉鞋)
Idioms
- To kick and struggle(蹬打挣扎)
- To pedal hard(用力蹬踏)
- To tread on air(蹬空)
Cultural background
FAQ- Associated with physical exertion, particularly in cycling and swimming movements.
- Commonly used in martial arts and sports terminology for leg movements.
- Reflects the importance of footwork in Chinese physical culture.