躧 (xǐ) - To tread on & to walk on
躧 · xǐ
To tread on;
to walk on;
to wear shoes;
ancient term for shoes or slippers.
To tread onto walk onto wear shoes
Usage highlights
To tread on grassTo walk on dewEmbroidered slippersLight footstepsStraw sandalsTo step on frost
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He walked lightly on the grass (躧草).
- She wore embroidered slippers (躧绣鞋).
- The dancer treads gracefully (躧步).
- Ancient texts mention straw sandals (躧屦).
Collocations
- To tread on grass(躧草)
- To walk on dew(躧露)
- Embroidered slippers(躧绣鞋)
- Light footsteps(躧步)
- Straw sandals(躧屦)
- To step on frost(躧霜)
Idioms
- To abandon one's shoes and run barefoot(弃躧而走)
- To tread on thin ice(如躧薄冰)
- To follow in someone's footsteps(躧其迹)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in classical Chinese texts describing ancient footwear and manner of walking.
- Used in poetic contexts to depict delicate or careful movement.
- Reflects historical clothing and customs related to footwear.