Meaning
践踏 literally means to step on or trample something with one's feet, causing damage. It's frequently used both literally (trampling grass, flowers) and metaphorically (trampling on rights, dignity, laws). The word carries a strong negative connotation of destruction or violation.
Usage
This is a formal or written-register word often appearing in news, essays, and formal speeches. In metaphorical usage, it commonly collocates with abstract nouns like rights (权利), dignity (尊严), and laws (法律). Native speakers use it to express strong disapproval of violations or disrespect.
Examples
- 01请勿践踏草坪。.Please do not trample on the grass.
- 02任何践踏人权的行为都应该受到谴责。.Any act that tramples on human rights should be condemned.
Characters
Common collocations
- 践踏草坪trample the lawn
- 践踏人权trample on human rights
- 践踏尊严trample on dignity
- 践踏法律trample on the law
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to foot actions. 践 contains the foot radical 足 and originally meant to step on or walk. 踏 also contains 足 and means to step or tread. Together they form an intensified meaning of trampling.