steady and reliable in one's style of work; realistic and practical; not impulsive

A type of dance where the performer uses the tips, heels, or soles of hard-bottomed shoes to strike the ground, producing rhythmic clicking sounds while the upper body remains mostly steady.

to step on and crush; to trample underfoot

to have one's feet firmly planted on the ground; to be earnest, realistic, and steady without flights of fancy

A device on a machine or instrument operated by the foot, such as on a piano, bicycle, or sewing machine; a treadle.

steady; dependable; down-to-earth; doing things in a serious and thorough manner

bicycle; bike; a two-wheeled vehicle powered by foot pedals; commonly used in Taiwan and southern China

to trample; to step on; to tread on

strides that are large or wide; a fast pace of walking

To march in place, typically as a military or gymnastic exercise

To go for a walk in the countryside during early spring when the grass has turned green; specifically associated with the season around the [[清明|清明|qing1 ming2]] festival.

To set foot on or land in; to visit a place.

to step into; to walk into; to march into

to go for a walk or stroll in the snow; to enjoy the snowy scenery

to step on or into a place; to embark on a journey or start a new path

To visit a location in person to investigate or inspect a situation such as a disaster area or crime scene

To go to a place in person to visit and make inquiries; to conduct an on-location investigation.

To flatten the ground or an object by treading on it with one's feet

An ancient form of group entertainment where people hold hands or shoulders and beat time with their feet; still practiced by the Miao, Yao, and Amis peoples; to perform such a song and dance

to waste or ruin; to spoil or wreck

To sit on the fence, keep one's options open, or be non-committal; to dual-play for one's own benefit

to make a personal inspection or to conduct an on-the-spot investigation

to go for a hike or outing in the countryside during the spring to enjoy the scenery

To walk through the snow looking for plum flowers; often describes the refined and elegant leisure of a poet or scholar.

literally meaning to wear out even shoes made of iron; used to describe searching everywhere painstakingly or traveling long distances with great effort

A stone placed for stepping on to cross a stream or to reach a higher spot; (figuratively) a person, thing, or situation used as a means to achieve a goal or gain a higher position.

to investigate or inspect a location on the spot

To go for a walk at night under the light of the moon.

to be at a standstill and make no progress; to mark time and fail to move forward

a small low stool used for resting one's feet while sitting

to marry into the family of one's bride and live with them, often taking their surname

the pedal used to slow down or stop a vehicle

The pedal in a vehicle used to control the speed of the engine; gas pedal

To march in place without moving forward, as in military drilling

(archaic) the ceremonial procession or honor guard that preceded a high-ranking official on a journey

soft pedal on a piano, also called the una corda pedal

the loud pedal on a piano used to sustain notes

a stampede or a trampling caused by a crowd of people; to crowd and trample

motorcycle or motorbike, often used in Taiwan; shortened to [[机车|機車|ji1 che1]] or [[机踏车|機踏車|ji1 ta4 che1]]

(Taiwan) motorcycle or motor scooter

(idiom) to perform Daoist ritual dance or movements to communicate with the stars and spirits; specifically used by Daoist priests when setting up an altar

(idiom) to perform a Daoist ritual dance of stepping on the stars of the Big Dipper to summon spirits or deities

be absolutely determined; hell-bent on something; unswerving

a lever or handle operated by the foot, as on a machine or bicycle

(idiom) to hesitate between two options; to keep one's options open by staying friendly with two opposing sides for personal gain

(variant form) to sit on the fence or have a foot in both camps; to have a foot in two boats

pedal; treadle; floorboard of a motor scooter; a plate-like device operated by the foot to control machinery

hi-hat; a pair of cymbals mounted on a stand and operated by a foot pedal as part of a drum kit

throttle pedal; accelerator pedal in a vehicle