踵 (zhǒng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 踵 (zhǒng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 踵 (zhǒng) means "heel; to follow". with 16 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 踵 stroke by stroke?

踵 has 16 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 踵 and 䠀?

踵 (zhǒng) 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 踵?

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 踵?

Common words containing 踵 include: 接踵而至 (jiē zhǒng ér zhì) — to come one after another; 摩肩接踵 (mó jiān jiē zhǒng) — crowded shoulder to shoulder; 接踵 (jiē zhǒng) — to follow hard upon / one after another.

How to Write 踵

The character 踵 (zhǒng) is written with 16 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

踵 is pronounced zhǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means heel; to follow.

Common Words with 踵

接踵而至 jiē zhǒng ér zhì

to come one after another

摩肩接踵 mó jiān jiē zhǒng

crowded shoulder to shoulder

接踵 jiē zhǒng

to follow hard upon / one after another

Example Sentences

好消息接踵而至。

hǎo xiāo xī jiē zhǒng ér zhì

Good news came one after another.

街上摩肩接踵。

jiē shàng mó jiān jiē zhǒng

The street is crowded with people.

游客们接踵而来。

yóu kè men jiē zhǒng ér lái

Tourists are coming in quick succession.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

跽 jì

踅 xué

Practice Writing 踵 (zhǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 踵

What does 踵 (zhǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 踵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 踵 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 踵?

What common words use 踵?

How to Write 踵 (zhǒng)