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踩空

cǎi kōngdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to miss one's step
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

Source record: cd-88ef98e00c0a115c. Source SHA-256: bbc4b27f26bee1a262f4d7939667a040c7857c7fc0200a2fa7a86d3352a09eae.

Original source entry:

踩空 踩空 [cai3 kong1] /to miss one's step/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 踩
    cǎi

    to step on / to tread / to stamp / to press a pedal / to pedal (a bike) / (online) to downvote

  • 空
    kōng

    empty / air / sky / in vain

    kòng

    to empty / vacant / unoccupied / space / leisure / free time

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.