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踵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
踵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
踵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
踵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
踵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
踵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
踵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
踵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
踵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

踵 Stroke Order — How to Write 踵

Stroke Order

踵 is written in 16 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 足, 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.

踵 Radical and Character Components

Components:足重

踵 is a phono-semantic compound: 足 (foot) carries the meaning, while 重 indicates the sound.

Radical: 足 + 9 more strokes

踵 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zhǒng

Meanings of 踵 in Chinese

1

zhǒng踵

Heel; to follow closely or arrive one after another. Used in phrases like '举踵' (to stand on tiptoe/raise heels) or '接踵而至' (to follow closely/arrive in quick succession).
表演结束后，掌声和欢呼声接踵而至
After the performance, applause and cheers followed one after another.
To arrive at; to visit repeatedly or frequently, often to express thanks or deliver news.
他踵谢恩师的教诲
He paid a visit to his revered teacher to express gratitude for the teachings.
To follow in someone's footsteps; to succeed or inherit; to carry on.
他决定踵武前人的脚步，将家族的传统手艺发扬光大。
He decided to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors and further develop the family's traditional craftsmanship.

Common Words and Phrases with 踵

1
zhǒng踵jiē接
to follow closely one after another, or to follow on someone's heels
随着科技的进步，新的发明创造踵接而来，改变着我们的生活。
As technology advances, new inventions and innovations come one after another, continuously changing our lives.
2
zhǒng踵jué决zhǒu肘jiàn见
To be out at heels and elbows, describing extreme poverty and ragged clothes.
他为了供养家人，辛勤工作，即使自己常常踵决肘见，也毫无怨言。
He worked diligently to support his family; even when his clothes were in tatters, revealing his heels and elbows, he never complained.
3
zhǒng踵mén门
to pay a personal visit; to go to someone's door
为了表示诚意，李先生亲自踵门拜访了张教授，希望能获得他的指导。
To show his sincerity, Mr. Li personally called at Professor Zhang's door, hoping to receive his guidance.
4
zhǒng踵shì事zēng增huá华
To carry on a predecessor's task and make greater achievements or improvements; to build upon past accomplishments.
这家公司在继承传统工艺的基础上，踵事增华，推出了更受市场欢迎的新产品。
Building upon its traditional craftsmanship, this company further enhanced and improved it, launching new products that are now more popular in the market.
5
zhǒng踵wǔ武
To follow in the footsteps of predecessors; to emulate.
这位年轻的学者立志踵武导师的学术精神，为人类知识的进步贡献力量。
This young scholar is determined to follow in the academic spirit of his mentor, dedicating himself to the advancement of human knowledge.

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Questions about 踵

What does 踵 mean in Chinese?

踵 (zhǒng) means “Heel” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 踵?

踵 is pronounced zhǒng in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 踵 have?

踵 has 16 strokes.

How do you write 踵?

踵 is written in 16 strokes, starting from the radical 足. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 踵?

The radical of 踵 is 足, and 踵 is a phono-semantic compound.