跟 (gēn) - To follow & with

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gēn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

跟 · gēn

To follow;

with;

and;

towards;

heel;

to accompany;

according to.

To followwithand

Usage highlights

Follow someoneKeep up withHeelAccompanyAccording toTrack

Synonyms

  • 随— to follow, accompany
  • 从— to follow, obey
  • 和— and, with

Antonyms

  • 离— to leave, separate from
  • 别— to part, separate
  • 反— against, opposite

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I went with my friend (跟朋友去).
  • Please follow me (请跟我来).
  • Heels are important for walking (脚跟).
  • According to the rules (按照规定).

Collocations

  • Follow someone(跟从)
  • Keep up with(跟上)
  • Heel(脚跟)
  • Accompany(跟随)
  • According to(根据)
  • Track(跟踪)

Idioms

  • Head and heels(头跟脚)
  • Follow the crowd(跟风)
  • Follow in someone's footsteps(跟着脚印走)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a foot following another foot, emphasizing the concept of following or accompanying.
  • Commonly used in modern Chinese as a conjunction meaning 'and' or 'with' in colloquial speech.
  • Represents the concept of connection and relationship in social contexts.

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