Conscious human activity aimed at transforming the natural or social world, often contrasted with theory

to step on and crush; to trample underfoot

to carry out; to implement; to fulfill; to keep one's word

King of the state of [[越|越|yue4]] during the Spring and Autumn Period; he is famous for defeating the state of [[吴|吳|wu2]] and is often ranked among the [[春秋五霸|春秋五霸|chun1 qiu1 wu3 ba4]]

(colloquial) to ruin; to spoil; to waste or trample on something

to ruin, spoil, or waste something; synonym of [[糟蹋|糟蹋|zao1 ta5]]

to keep or fulfill a pledge, promise, or treaty; to carry out in practice

to keep an appointment or honor a previous agreement

(literary) to fulfill a promise; to keep a pledge

to personally put things into practice or carry out actions yourself

to live on a piece of land and eat the food it produces; used in ancient times to express a subject's gratitude for the resources provided by a ruler of the land

King of the state of Yue during the late Spring and Autumn period (r. 496–465 BC), famous for his perseverance and eventual victory over the state of Wu after years of self-imposed hardship

A political slogan from 1978, central to the reform period, stating that actual practice is the only way to determine if a theory is true.

to tread on; to walk upon; to step on

To trample down; to step on and crush

The application of knowledge or labor within a community, often referring to internships, volunteer work, or extracurricular field work for students.

to visit famous scenic spots or go on an excursion; a famous site for sightseeing

King Goujian of Yue (c. 470 BC), a famous ruler during the Spring and Autumn period sometimes considered one of the [[春秋五霸|春秋五霸|chun1 qiu1 wu3 ba4]]

to walk on thin ice; to face extreme danger

(literary) to ascend the throne; to become emperor

a stepping stone used for mounting a horse

(literary) to ascend the throne; to become emperor

To carry out what one has said; to keep one's word or fulfill a promise.

Literary word meaning to ascend to the imperial throne; literally to step onto the eastern steps or main staircase of the hall.

to trample or tread on with one's feet

to trample on or step upon; to treat with contempt or oppression