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How do you say "heel" in Chinese?
跟随
gēn suí
In Chinese, "heel" is 跟随 (gēn suí).
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Pronunciation
Voice this as "gēn suí" — first tone, then second tone — held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is rising sharply.
Writing and usage
跟随 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
脚跟起了水泡。
jiǎo gēn qǐ le shuǐ pào 。
A blister formed on her heel.
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How to remember 跟随
Let the moment when a blister formed on her heel be your mental shortcut for "gēn suí".
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Questions about 跟随
How do you pronounce 跟随?
Voice this as "gēn suí" — first tone, then second tone — held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is rising sharply.
Is 跟随 formal or casual?
跟随 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 跟随 used in Chinese?
跟随 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 脚跟起了水泡。 (A blister formed on her heel.).
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