踵 (zhǒng) - Heel & to follow in someone's footsteps

踵Tone 3

zhǒng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

志

踵 · zhǒng

Heel;

to follow in someone's footsteps;

to call personally at;

to arrive.

Heelto follow in someone's footstepsto call personally at

Usage highlights

HeelTo follow in footstepsTo arrive personallyOne after anotherTo tread on heelsTo inherit and carry forward

Synonyms

  • 跟— heel; to follow
  • 随— to follow; to accompany
  • 继— to continue; to succeed

Antonyms

  • 离— to leave; to depart
  • 弃— to abandon; to discard
  • 违— to disobey; to violate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He injured his heel (脚踵) during the race.
  • The student followed in his teacher's footsteps (踵武).
  • The emperor arrived personally at the temple (踵门).
  • The results followed one after another (接踵而至).

Collocations

  • Heel(脚踵)
  • To follow in footsteps(踵武)
  • To arrive personally(踵门)
  • One after another(接踵)
  • To tread on heels(踵蹑)
  • To inherit and carry forward(继踵)

Idioms

  • Following in someone's footsteps(踵事增华)
  • One after another in quick succession(接踵而来)
  • To follow the example of predecessors(踵武前贤)
  • To arrive in person to visit(踵门拜访)
  • Heels rubbing against each other(摩肩接踵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient Chinese culture, '踵' represents not just the physical heel but also the concept of following traditions and continuing legacies.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing respectful visits where one would personally arrive at someone's door.
  • In martial arts and traditional medicine, the heel is considered an important point for balance and health.

FAQ