Definition
踏上 is a verb meaning 'to set foot on' or 'to step onto', often used metaphorically for beginning a journey or entering a new phase of life. It combines 踏 (to step) with the directional complement 上 (onto/up), so it implies a deliberate, meaningful step onto a surface or into a situation — not just casual walking. You'll see it in contexts like 踏上旅途 (embark on a journey) or 踏上社会 (enter society/workforce).
v
to set foot onto step onto (often metaphorical: to embark on, to begin)
Examples
- 踏上。Tā zhōngyú tà shàng le qù Běijīng de huǒchē.He finally set foot on the train to Beijing.
- ，踏上，。Bìyè hòu, tā tà shàng le shèhuì, kāishǐ zhǎo gōngzuò.After graduation, she entered society and started looking for a job.
- 踏上，。Tāmen tà shàng le xīn de lǚchéng, chōngmǎn qīdài.They embarked on a new journey, full of anticipation.
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