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Be cautious not to confuse 踵 (zhǒng) with similar-sounding characters. It's more formal in contexts like invitations or visits, while informal use might be more casual. Common collocations include phrases that imply following or visiting someone.
While 踵 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to HSK vocabulary related to movement and direction. Focus on using it in phrases that involve following or visiting, which can help solidify its meanings through context.
Learners often mispronounce 踵 as 'zhǒng' when they should focus on the tone. For example, saying it as 'zhong' (without the tone) is incorrect. Another mistake is using it in overly casual contexts where a more formal term is needed.
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Etymology of 踵
Phonosemantic compound. 足 represents the meaning and 重 represents the sound.
foot
Origin
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Decomposition of 踵
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How to say heel; to follow; to visit, to call on in Chinese
“heel; to follow; to visit, to call on” in Chinese is踵
The character 踵 (zhǒng) primarily means 'heel,' referring to the back part of the foot. It can also imply following or visiting someone, as in the context of arriving or calling on someone. This word is often used in both literal and metaphorical senses, such as 'to follow in someone's footsteps.'
When to use 踵
Be cautious not to confuse 踵 (zhǒng) with similar-sounding characters. It's more formal in contexts like invitations or visits, while informal use might be more casual. Common collocations include phrases that imply following or visiting someone.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 踵 as 'zhǒng' when they should focus on the tone. For example, saying it as 'zhong' (without the tone) is incorrect. Another mistake is using it in overly casual contexts where a more formal term is needed.
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Grammar patterns of 踵
踵 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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Frequently asked questions about 踵
You could say '我去踵他家' (wǒ qù zhǒng tā jiā), meaning 'I will visit his home.'
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