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March 24, 2026
践(踐)jiàn(jian4)
The character 践 (jiàn) primarily means to tread or walk on something, often implying a sense of fulfillment, especially in the context of fulfilling promises. It can also convey the idea of trampling or stepping on, which can carry both literal and figurative meanings, such as taking action to uphold commitments or promises.
Strokes12Radical足Frequency#23986DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of fulfilling promises is deeply rooted in Confucian values, emphasizing integrity and trustworthiness. The term 践 is often associated with the importance of keeping one's word in personal and professional relationships.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant footprint (the character's form) stepping on a promise written on the ground. The sound 'jiàn' can remind you of 'gentle' steps walking carefully over something important, reinforcing the idea of fulfilling a promise.
Meanings of 践
jiàn(jian4)
1to fulfill (a promise)
2to tread
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About 践
践Simplified
踐Traditional
12Strokes
足Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#23986Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 践
Quick Contrast
践 (jiàn) vs 踏 (tà) — use 践 when emphasizing the fulfillment of promises or commitments, while 踏 focuses more on the physical act of stepping or treading.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 践 (jiàn) with similar-sounding words like 见 (jiàn), which means 'to see.' This character is more formal and should be used in contexts discussing promises or commitments. Be cautious with tone; the fourth tone can change meaning drastically.
HSK Study Tips
Although 践 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with concepts of actions and promises found in HSK 3 and 4. Students should focus on its usage in idiomatic expressions related to commitment, which might help in building more complex sentences.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 践 (jiàn) with 见 (jiàn), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我会见我的承诺' (wǒ huì jiàn wǒ de chéngnuò) instead of '我会践我的承诺' (wǒ huì jiàn wǒ de chéngnuò) is incorrect.
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Phonosemantic compound. 足 represents the meaning and 戋 represents the sound. Simplified form of 踐.
1The meaning half足 carries the sense.
2The sound half戋 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayfoot
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 践?
Decomposition of 践
IDS Structure⿰足戋
践Full Character
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足ju4
left
戋jian1
right
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Which of these is a component of 践?
How to say to fulfill (a promise) in Chinese
“to fulfill (a promise)” in Chinese is践jiàn
The character 践 (jiàn) primarily means to tread or walk on something, often implying a sense of fulfillment, especially in the context of fulfilling promises. It can also convey the idea of trampling or stepping on, which can carry both literal and figurative meanings, such as taking action to uphold commitments or promises.
When to use 践
Common mistakes include confusing 践 (jiàn) with similar-sounding words like 见 (jiàn), which means 'to see.' This character is more formal and should be used in contexts discussing promises or commitments. Be cautious with tone; the fourth tone can change meaning drastically.
践 or something close to it
践 (jiàn) vs 踏 (tà) — use 践 when emphasizing the fulfillment of promises or commitments, while 踏 focuses more on the physical act of stepping or treading.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 践 (jiàn) with 见 (jiàn), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我会见我的承诺' (wǒ huì jiàn wǒ de chéngnuò) instead of '我会践我的承诺' (wǒ huì jiàn wǒ de chéngnuò) is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 践
践 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
