跡 (jī) - trace & mark

跡Tone 1

jī ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

跡 · jī

trace;

mark;

footprint;

vestige;

evidence;

remains

tracemarkfootprint

Usage highlights

footprinttrace/marktrack/trailvestigehistorical siteevidence

Synonyms

  • 痕— mark; trace
  • 踪— track; trail
  • 印— print; impression

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Archaeologists found ancient footprints (足迹).
  • There were no signs of forced entry (痕迹).
  • He left his mark on history (历史痕迹).
  • The police followed the trail (踪迹) of evidence.

Collocations

  • footprint(足迹)
  • trace/mark(痕迹)
  • track/trail(踪迹)
  • vestige(遗迹)
  • historical site(古迹)
  • evidence(迹象)

Idioms

  • Follow in someone's footsteps(步人后迹)
  • Wipe out all traces(销声匿迹)
  • Leave one's mark(留迹于世)
  • Trace back to the source(寻根究迹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '迹' often carries historical and cultural significance, referring to remnants of past civilizations or personal legacies.
  • The character is commonly used in contexts related to archaeology, history, and investigation.
  • It appears in many compound words describing historical sites and cultural heritage.

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