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The character "踏" is structured with the semantic radical "足" on the left, denoting foot, and the component "沓" on the right, which historically functioned as a phonetic element while also implying repetitive or piled actions. Etymologically, this composition directly associates the character with the physical motion of stepping or treading. Over centuries, its meaning extended from the literal sense of pressing the foot onto a surface to more figurative uses, such as describing thorough engagement in activities, evidenced in compounds like "踏实" for steadiness or "踏青" for a spring outing. The character's form has remained stable, with "足" consistently anchoring its relation to foot-based actions, and "沓" contributing to both its sound and nuanced semantic layers.
Example Sentences Hide
我踏进家门。
他踏上了旅途。
孩子们在草地上踏步。
春天我们去踏青。
他做事很踏实。
他们踏足了国际市场。
她踏着音乐节奏跳舞。
我们踏过泥泞的道路。