躏 (lìn) - Trample — to crush underfoot & to oppress

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lìn ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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躏 · lìn

Trample — to crush underfoot;

to oppress;

to treat with cruelty and contempt.

Trample — to crush underfootto oppressto treat with cruelty and contempt.

Usage highlights

Trample uponTrample and oppressTrample and crushTrample underfootTrample and insultTrample and destroy

Synonyms

  • 蹂— trample, oppress
  • 践— trample, step on
  • 踏— tread, stamp

Antonyms

  • 尊— respect, honor
  • 敬— revere, respect
  • 护— protect, guard

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The invaders trampled on the rights of the people (蹂躏人民的权利).
  • He felt his dignity was being trampled (他感到自己的尊严被践躏).
  • The new policy tramples on our freedoms (新政策躏踏了我们的自由).

Collocations

  • Trample upon(躏踏)
  • Trample and oppress(躏蹂)
  • Trample and crush(躏轹)
  • Trample underfoot(躏踩)
  • Trample and insult(躏辱)
  • Trample and destroy(躏毁)

Idioms

  • Trample and oppress(蹂躏)
  • Trample and crush underfoot(躏轹)
  • Trample and insult(躏辱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 躏 carries strong negative connotations of violence, oppression, and destruction.
  • It is most commonly seen in the compound 蹂躏, which describes acts of trampling, ravaging, or violating.
  • In historical context, it often described the brutal treatment of conquered peoples or territories.

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