脚跟

腳跟

jiǎogēn

noun #16,643

Measure Word

一只脚跟 zhī

Meanings

1 heel

Characters

heel; to follow

Examples

HSK 7-9

她穿高跟鞋磨破了脚跟。

Tā chuān gāogēnxié mó pò le jiǎogēn.

She wore heels and got blisters on her heels.

HSK 7-9

他站稳脚跟，准备迎接挑战。

Tā zhànwěn jiǎogēn, zhǔnbèi yíngjiē tiǎozhàn.

He stood firm, ready to face the challenge.

Tips

usage

站稳脚跟 (to stand firmly) is a common figurative expression meaning to establish oneself or gain a foothold.

Stroke Order

脚 jiǎo

跟 gēn