跟 (gēn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 跟 (gēn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 跟 (gēn) means "with / to follow". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 跟 stroke by stroke?

跟 has 13 strokes. The radical is 足. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 跟 and 䠀?

跟 (gēn) and 䠀 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 跟?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 足. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 跟?

Common words containing 跟 include: 跟我 (gēn wǒ) — with me; 跟随 (gēn suí) — to follow; 鞋跟 (xié gēn) — Shoe heel.

How to Write 跟

The character 跟 (gēn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

跟 is pronounced gēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means with / to follow.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 跟 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 跟

跟我 gēn wǒ

with me

跟随 gēn suí

to follow

鞋跟 xié gēn

Shoe heel

Example Sentences

请跟我来。

qǐng gēn wǒ lái

Please follow me.

他跟随老师学习。

tā gēn suí lǎo shī xué xí

He follows the teacher to learn.

这双鞋跟很高。

zhè shuāng xié gēn hěn gāo

The heels of these shoes are very high.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

趺 fū

趼 jiǎn

Practice Writing 跟 (gēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 跟

What does 跟 (gēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 跟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 跟 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 跟?

What common words use 跟?

How to Write 跟 (gēn)