To step on in Chinese: 踩 (cǎi)

cǎi

to step on

HSK 3.0 Level 62 example sentences

Definitions

  1. 1to step on
  2. 2to tread
  3. 3to stamp
  4. 4to press a pedal
  5. 5to pedal (a bike)
  6. 6(online) to downvote

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ㄘㄞˇ

cǎi

/ c/ aiˇ/ third tone

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  • 不要踩草地。

    bú yào cǎi cǎo dì。

    Keep off the grass.

  • 他故意踩我的脚。

    tā gù yì cǎi wǒ de jiǎo。

    He stepped on my foot on purpose.

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