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踩空

cǎikōng
verb

Meanings

  1. 1 to miss one's step
  2. 2 to step into empty space (and fall)

Examples

HSK 2
小心别踩空了。
Xiǎoxīn bié cǎikōng le.
Be careful not to miss your footing.
HSK 5
他下楼时一脚踩空，差点摔倒。
Tā xiàlóu shí yī jiǎo cǎikōng, chàdiǎn shuāidǎo.
He missed a step going downstairs and almost fell.

Tips

usage
In stock-market slang, 踩空 also means missing out on a rally - being out of the market when prices jump. Same logic: your foot lands on nothing.

Stroke Order

踩 cǎi
空 kōng