腳 (jiǎo) - Foot — the anatomical structure at the end & the base or foundation of something

腳Tone 3

jiǎo ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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腳 · jiǎo

Foot — the anatomical structure at the end of the leg used for standing and walking;

the base or foundation of something;

a unit of measurement.

Foot — the anatomical structure at the endthe base or foundation of somethinga unit of measurement.

Usage highlights

FootFootstepsFootprintFootballFootbathFoot of the mountain

Synonyms

  • 足— foot (more formal/literary)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • My foot hurts (我的腳痛).
  • He kicked the ball with his left foot (他用左腳踢球).
  • The table has four feet (桌子有四隻腳).
  • The foot of the mountain (山腳).

Collocations

  • Foot(腳)
  • Footsteps(腳步)
  • Footprint(腳印)
  • Football(足球)
  • Footbath(腳浴)
  • Foot of the mountain(山腳)

Idioms

  • Hands and feet are tied(手腳被捆)
  • Light-footed and quick-handed(手腳麻利)
  • Have one foot in the grave(一腳已入棺材)
  • Stand on one's own feet(自立腳跟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese measurement, 'foot' was a common unit of length.
  • The foot is considered the foundation of the body in Chinese medicine and martial arts.
  • In Chinese culture, clean feet and proper footwear are associated with respect and hygiene.

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