Common Meanings
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jiàn践
To step on, tread; to put into practice, fulfill; to waste, spoil.
请勿践踏草坪。
Please do not trample the lawn.
to fulfill; to practice; to carry out
他决定践行自己的承诺。
He decided to fulfill his promise.
Neatly arranged or displayed.
货物践列整齐，方便顾客挑选
The goods are neatly arranged, making it convenient for customers to choose.
To ascend the throne, specifically referring to an emperor taking power.
古籍记载，某位贤君践祚后，开创了太平盛世。
Ancient records state that a wise ruler, after ascending the throne, ushered in an era of peace and prosperity.
To eradicate; to eliminate (an archaic usage, same as '剪' meaning to cut or remove).
古人有言，当践除邪念，方能修身养性。
Ancient people said that one should eradicate evil thoughts to cultivate oneself.
When pronounced 'jiàn', it means shallow or superficial, similar to '浅' (qiǎn).
他的学识有些践薄，难以深入理解。
His knowledge is somewhat superficial, making it difficult to understand deeply.