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踏 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
see 踏實|踏实[ta1 shi5]
to tread; to stamp; to step on
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firmly-based
to have one's feet firmly planted on the ground
to trample
to set foot on
to investigate on the spot
to go for a walk in the moonlight
treadwheel
to set foot in
to sing and dance
stride
to investigate on the spot
pedal
Notice where 踏 sits in each complete thought.
I have my feet firmly planted on the ground.
Source: Tatoeba #4649778 · CC BY 2.0 FRThis is my old bicycle.
Source: Tatoeba #1946797 · CC BY 2.0 FRI will never set my foot there again.
Source: Tatoeba #4267218 · CC BY 2.0 FRShe advised him to use a bicycle.
Source: Tatoeba #431596 · CC BY 2.0 FRIf you run after two hares, you will catch neither.
Source: Tatoeba #6534379 · CC BY 2.0 FRYour bicycle is better than mine.
Source: Tatoeba #874973 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.