踩

• 拼音: cǎi
• 汉字拆解: 踩 = 足 (foot) + 采 (phonetic, to pick)

含义

To step on; to tread on; to trample. The action of pressing down with one's foot.

A common verb for the action of stepping or treading. Can be accidental (踩到东西 step on something) or intentional (踩刹车 press the brake). Also used metaphorically for criticizing or putting someone down online (被踩 getting downvoted/criticized).

例句

1. 小心点，别踩到地上的玻璃碎片。
2. 她不小心踩到了我的脚，连忙道歉。
3. 开车的时候要随时准备踩刹车。

用法指南

语境: everyday, driving, internet

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 你踩到我的裙子了！(You stepped on my dress!)
• 遇到危险要赶紧踩刹车。(When encountering danger, quickly step on the brake.)

错误说法

• 在网络语境中，'踩'可能有贬低的意思 (In internet contexts, 踩 can mean to downvote or criticize, as opposed to 顶/赞 for upvoting)

起源与历史

Composed of 足 (foot radical) + 采 (phonetic). Represents the action of the foot pressing down.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal