() - To kick & to tread upon

Tone 1

bō | 19 strokes | radical:

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To kick;

to tread upon;

to trample;

to overturn or overthrow by force.

To kickto tread uponto trample

Usage highlights

To kick violentlyTo trample underfootTo overturn by forceTo tread uponTo kick and struggleTo overthrow

Synonyms

  • to kick
  • to tread, to step on
  • to trample, to step on

Antonyms

  • to support, to help up
  • to stand, to establish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse kicked violently (马蹳).
  • He was trampled by the crowd (被众人蹳倒).
  • The rebels sought to overthrow the government (叛军欲蹳朝廷).

Collocations

  • To kick violently(蹳蹄)
  • To trample underfoot(蹳踏)
  • To overturn by force(蹳覆)
  • To tread upon(蹳践)
  • To kick and struggle(蹳蹬)
  • To overthrow(蹳倒)

Idioms

  • To kick and struggle violently(蹳蹬不止)
  • To trample everything underfoot(蹳踏一切)
  • To overturn completely(蹳覆无遗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing violent actions or overthrow.
  • Often used in historical contexts describing military coups or violent uprisings.
  • The radical 足 (foot) indicates its connection to kicking or trampling actions.

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