Common Meanings
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zhǐ趾
Toe or foot, frequently used in expressions implying arrogance or pride, like '趾高气扬' (to be full of oneself).
他因为一点小成绩就变得趾高气扬，让人很不舒服。
He became full of himself after a small achievement, which made people very uncomfortable.
Toe; a digit of the foot, often referring to a toe bone or toenail.
她的左脚小趾甲不小心断裂了，有点疼。
Her left pinky toenail accidentally broke, and it's a bit painful.
Refers to footsteps or traces, often used figuratively to mean following someone's example, path, or achievements, especially when expressing admiration or respect.
他决定追随先辈的芳趾，为社区发展贡献自己的力量。
He decided to follow in the esteemed footsteps of his predecessors, contributing his own strength to community development.
In some archaic or literary contexts, '趾' (zhǐ) can be used interchangeably with '址' (zhǐ), referring to a site, location, or foundation.
考古队员在深山中发现了古老文明的趾。
Archaeologists discovered the site of an ancient civilization deep in the mountains.