This is the 7618th most frequent Chinese word.
践踏
"践踏" means "to trample" or "to tread on."
In this sentence, '践踏' is used literally to mean 'to trample,' referring to stepping heavily on the lawn.
他不小心践踏了花园里的草坪。
He accidentally trampled the lawn in the garden.
Here, '践踏' is used metaphorically to indicate 'to violate or disregard,' relating to the infringement of rights.
他们抗议社会的不公，认为他们的权利被践踏了。
They protested against social injustice, believing their rights had been trampled.
In this context, '践踏' metaphorically means 'to insult or degrade,' focused on maintaining mutual respect.