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Using 踏 (tà) to express "to step on" or "to tread"
Actions & Events
Direction & Movement
Structure
Subject + 踏 + Object
Explanation
The verb 踏 (tà) means "to step on," "to tread," or "to stamp." It describes the physical action of placing one's foot down on a surface. In poetic contexts, 踏歌 refers to a traditional form of singing while stamping one's feet in rhythm.
Examples
小心，别踏到地上的水坑。
Xiǎoxīn, bié tà dào dìshang de shuǐkēng.
Be careful, don't step in the puddle on the ground.
他踏着轻快的步伐走进了教室。
Tā tà zhe qīngkuài de bùfá zǒu jìn le jiàoshì.
He walked into the classroom with light, brisk steps.
春天来了，我们一起去踏青吧。
Chūntiān lái le, wǒmen yìqǐ qù tàqīng ba.
Spring is here; let's go on a spring outing together.