HSK6

step on

Senses

to step on

to step on; to tread; to stamp; to press a pedal

to investigate

to go on-site to inspect or survey

to ruin

(bound form) to trample; to ruin; to waste

[bound form]

(bound form) used in the word 踏实 tā​shi meaning steady or at ease

to follow

(archaic) to follow behind someone

References

see 踏/踏 踏实/踏實
same_as 蹋/蹋 踏/踏