踩 (cǎi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 踩 (cǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 踩 (cǎi) means "to step on; to tread". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 15 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 踩 stroke by stroke?

踩 has 15 strokes. The radical is 足. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 踩 and 䠀?

踩 (cǎi) and 䠀 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 踩?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 足. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 踩?

Common words containing 踩 include: 踩到 (cǎi dào) — to step on something; 踩水 (cǎi shuǐ) — to tread water; 别踩 (bié cǎi) — Don't step on it..

How to Write 踩

The character 踩 (cǎi) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

踩 is pronounced cǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means to step on; to tread.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 踩 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 踩

踩到 cǎi dào

to step on something

踩水 cǎi shuǐ

to tread water

别踩 bié cǎi

Don't step on it.

Example Sentences

我踩到了泥。

wǒ cǎi dào le ní

I stepped in mud.

孩子在踩水玩。

hái zi zài cǎi shuǐ wán

The child is splashing in puddles.

别踩草地。

bié cǎi cǎo dì

Don't step on the grass.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

跟 gēn

跣 xiǎn

Practice Writing 踩 (cǎi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 踩

What does 踩 (cǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 踩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 踩 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 踩?

What common words use 踩?

How to Write 踩 (cǎi)