蹵 (cù) - To kick & to tread on

蹵Tone 4

cù ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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蹵 · cù

To kick;

to tread on;

to trample;

also refers to a respectful bowing gesture in ancient times.

To kickto tread onto trample

Usage highlights

To kickTo tread onTo trampleRespectful bowKick awayTrample underfoot

Synonyms

  • 踢— to kick
  • 踏— to step on, to tread
  • 踩— to step on, to trample

Antonyms

  • 扶— to support, to help up
  • 捧— to hold up, to support with hands

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He kicked the ball (蹵球).
  • The horse trampled the grass (蹵草).
  • Perform a respectful bow (作蹵).
  • Avoid stepping on the flowers (勿蹵花).

Collocations

  • To kick(蹵球)
  • To tread on(蹵草)
  • To trample(蹵踏)
  • Respectful bow(作蹵)
  • Kick away(蹵开)
  • Trample underfoot(蹵蹴)

Idioms

  • To kick and trample(蹵踏)
  • To bow respectfully(作蹵而退)
  • Trampled beyond recognition(蹵蹴不堪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted the action of kicking or trampling with the foot.
  • In ancient ritual contexts, also referred to a specific bowing gesture showing respect.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese, appearing mainly in classical texts.

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