COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 跟 is built
Traditional etymology note: 足 (foot) suggests the meaning, while 艮 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 跟 (gēn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
heel
gēnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gēn
跟
heel
Common words
gēn qián
跟前
the front (of); (in) front; (in) sb's presence; just before (a date)
gēn suí
跟随
to follow
gēn zōng
跟踪
to follow sb's tracks; to tail; to shadow; tracking
gēn jìn
跟进
to follow; to follow up
gēn
跟
heel; to follow closely; to go with; (of a woman) to marry sb
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
跟
跟
跟
跟
跟
跟
跟
跟
LEARNING TIP
Remember 跟
Say “gēn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
gēn qián
the front (of); (in) front; (in) sb's presence; just before (a date)
gēn suí
to follow
gēn zōng
to follow sb's tracks; to tail; to shadow; tracking
gēn jìn
to follow; to follow up
gēn
heel; to follow closely; to go with; (of a woman) to marry sb
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“跟”。
Zhège zì shì “gēn”.
This character is “跟”.
我正在学习“跟”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gēn” zì.
I am learning the character “跟”.
请写一遍“跟”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gēn”.
Please write “跟” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 跟?
跟 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 跟 (gēn) mean?
跟 (gēn) means heel.
What is the radical of 跟?
The radical of 跟 is 足, associated with Not yet classified.