躙 (lìn) - To trample & to tread on

躙Tone 4

lìn ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

躙 · lìn

To trample;

to tread on;

to oppress;

to crush underfoot.

To trampleto tread onto oppress

Usage highlights

Trample the enemyTread on grassOppress the peopleCrush underfootTrample and oppressAdvance by trampling

Synonyms

  • 踏— to step on; to tread
  • 踩— to step on; to trample
  • 压— to press; to oppress

Antonyms

  • 扶— to support; to help up
  • 举— to lift up; to raise
  • 尊— to respect; to honor

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The army trampled the enemy (躙敌).
  • Do not tread on the grass (勿躙草).
  • He was oppressed by the powerful (被权贵所躙).
  • The crowd crushed forward (人群躙进).

Collocations

  • Trample the enemy(躙敌)
  • Tread on grass(躙草)
  • Oppress the people(躙民)
  • Crush underfoot(躙踏)
  • Trample and oppress(躙压)
  • Advance by trampling(躙进)

Idioms

  • Trample upon and oppress(躙压欺凌)
  • Tread on someone's dignity(躙人尊严)
  • Crush underfoot without mercy(无情躙踏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries strong connotations of violence, oppression, and destruction.
  • It is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in classical or literary contexts.
  • The radical 足 (foot) emphasizes the physical action of trampling or stepping on.

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