COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 足
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: The leg 口 above the foot
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How to Write 足 (zú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) foot; leg
zúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zú
足
(bound form) foot; leg
Common words
zú qiú
足球
soccer ball; a football; soccer; football
bù zú
不足
insufficient; lacking; deficiency; not enough
chōng zú
充足
adequate; sufficient; abundant
mǎn zú
满足
to satisfy; to meet (the needs of); satisfied; content
zú gòu
足够
enough; sufficient
shí zú
十足
ample; complete; hundred percent; a pure shade (of some color)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
足
足
足
足
足
足
足
足
LEARNING TIP
Remember 足
Say “zú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 足
Common words and phrases
zú qiú
soccer ball; a football; soccer; football
bù zú
insufficient; lacking; deficiency; not enough
chōng zú
adequate; sufficient; abundant
mǎn zú
to satisfy; to meet (the needs of); satisfied; content
zú gòu
enough; sufficient
shí zú
ample; complete; hundred percent; a pure shade (of some color)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 足?
足 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 足 (zú) mean?
足 (zú) means (bound form) foot; leg.
What is the radical of 足?
The radical of 足 is 足, associated with Not yet classified.