履 Stroke Order — How to Write 履

Stroke Order

履 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 尸, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

履 Radical and Character Components

Components:尸復

履 is an ideographic compound. A person 尸 walking 彳; 復 also provides the pronunciation.

Radical: 尸 + 12 more strokes

履 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 履 in Chinese

lǚ履

Shoes; footwear. Often used in idioms to describe being formally dressed, or to imply forcing a fit or conforming.

他穿着西装革履，显得非常专业。

He was dressed in a suit and leather shoes, appearing very professional.

To tread on; to step on; to walk over, often implying carefulness or caution.

在处理重要事务时，他总是如履薄冰，谨慎行事

When handling important matters, he always acts as if treading on thin ice, proceeding with extreme caution.

gait; step; walk (as in the pace or manner of walking)

他的步履轻快，看起来心情不错。

His steps were light, and he seemed to be in a good mood.

to perform; to carry out (a duty, a contract)

双方应严格履约，确保项目顺利完成。

Both parties should strictly fulfill the contract to ensure the project is completed smoothly.

Track; a continuous belt of steel plates, used on vehicles like tractors or tanks for movement.

这辆拖拉机的履带很宽，抓地力很强

The tracks of this tractor are very wide, providing strong grip.

Refers to territory or land, often historically granted, inherited, or under the jurisdiction of a clan or group, as in ancient contexts.

这片祖先的履，需要我们共同守护

This ancestral territory requires our collective protection.

Common Words and Phrases with 履

lǚ履dài带

Caterpillar track; a continuous belt of treads or plates used by heavy vehicles to move, especially over rough terrain.

这辆重型机械车的履带在松软的地面上留下了明显的痕迹。

The tracks of this heavy machinery left clear marks on the soft ground.

lǚ履jiàn践

To perform, fulfill, or carry out (e.g., a duty, promise, or practice).

他决心履践自己的诺言，永不食言

He is determined to fulfill his promise and never break his word.

lǚ履lì历

Personal experience or a document summarizing one's professional and educational history, such as a curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

为了申请这份工作，他认真修改了自己的履历

To apply for this job, he carefully revised his resume.

lǚ履lì历piàn片

a curriculum vitae or resume, often in the form of a card for filling in personal experiences.

求职者在填写完履历片后，将其提交给人事部门。

After filling out the personal information card, the job applicant submitted it to the human resources department.

lǚ履xì舄jiāo交cuò错

Describes a crowded and lively scene with many people coming and going, like at a bustling party, where shoes are intermingled.

宴会厅里气氛热烈，宾客们觥筹交错，门口处则是一片履舄交错的景象，各种鞋子随意地摆放着，显示出人数众多

The atmosphere in the banquet hall was lively, guests clinked glasses, and at the entrance, there was a scene of shoes crisscrossing, with various shoes casually placed, indicating the large number of people.

lǚ履xiǎn险rú如yí夷

To face danger or a crisis with ease and composure, as if walking on level ground.

那位经验丰富的登山家，在陡峭的山路上履险如夷，最终成功登顶

The experienced mountaineer navigated the treacherous mountain path with such ease and composure, as if it were a level road, ultimately reaching the summit successfully.

lǚ履xíng行

To perform or fulfill (duties, contracts, obligations).