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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
长足chángzúremarkable (progress, improvement, expansion etc)HSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #36126, Very Hard
chángzú(chang2zu2)chang zu T2
  1. 1remarkable (progress, improvement, expansion etc)
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March 24, 2026

长足(長足)chángzú(chang2zu2)

The term '长足' refers to significant or remarkable progress, improvement, or expansion in various contexts, such as personal development, business growth, or academic achievements. It is often used to emphasize the extent of advancement over a period of time.

Strokes11Frequency#36126DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of making '长足' progress is often associated with the values of perseverance and continuous improvement, reflecting the societal emphasis on hard work and success.

Memory tip

Imagine a giant foot ('足') that keeps growing ('长') as it strides forward, symbolizing massive progress. Visualize this foot leaving a trail of achievements behind it to help remember the meaning of remarkable growth.

Meanings of 长足

chángzú(chang2zu2)
1remarkable (progress, improvement, expansion etc)
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长足Simplified
長足Traditional
11Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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显著 (xiǎnzhù) vs 重要 (zhòngyào) — use 长足 to emphasize the extent of progress, while 显著 focuses on visibility and importance, and 重要 highlights significance rather than progression.

Usage Notes

Learners often mistakenly use '长足' in contexts where 'small progress' is more appropriate. It's usually used in formal settings, such as reports or speeches, rather than casual conversations. Common collocations include '长足进步' (remarkable improvement) and '长足发展' (remarkable development).

HSK Study Tips

While '长足' is not explicitly listed in HSK, it can be beneficial for HSK 5 learners who are exploring more sophisticated vocabulary. Focus on understanding its usage in formal writing and speeches, as well as its synonyms and antonyms to enrich vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '长足' with '微小' (tiny) and use it incorrectly to refer to minor changes. For example, saying '他有长足的进步' when referring to slight improvements is incorrect; it should be '他有微小的进步'.

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Component characters

长chánglength
HSK 24 strokes长
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足jùexcessive
HSK 67 strokes足
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How to say remarkable (progress, improvement, expansion etc) in Chinese

“remarkable (progress, improvement, expansion etc)” in Chinese is长足chángzú

The term '长足' refers to significant or remarkable progress, improvement, or expansion in various contexts, such as personal development, business growth, or academic achievements. It is often used to emphasize the extent of advancement over a period of time.

When to use 长足

Learners often mistakenly use '长足' in contexts where 'small progress' is more appropriate. It's usually used in formal settings, such as reports or speeches, rather than casual conversations. Common collocations include '长足进步' (remarkable improvement) and '长足发展' (remarkable development).

长足 or something close to it

显著 (xiǎnzhù) vs 重要 (zhòngyào) — use 长足 to emphasize the extent of progress, while 显著 focuses on visibility and importance, and 重要 highlights significance rather than progression.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse '长足' with '微小' (tiny) and use it incorrectly to refer to minor changes. For example, saying '他有长足的进步' when referring to slight improvements is incorrect; it should be '他有微小的进步'.

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