足 (zú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 足 (zú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 足 (zú) means "foot; sufficient; enough". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 足 stroke by stroke?

足 has 7 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 足 and 趴?

足 (zú) and 趴 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 足?

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 足?

Common words containing 足 include: 足球 (zú qiú) — soccer; football; 足够 (zú gòu) — enough; sufficient; 满足 (mǎn zú) — to satisfy; to meet (needs); content.

How to Write 足

The character 足 (zú) is written with 7 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

足 is pronounced zú in Mandarin Chinese. It means foot; sufficient; enough.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 足 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 足

足球 zú qiú

soccer; football

足够 zú gòu

enough; sufficient

满足 mǎn zú

to satisfy; to meet (needs); content

Example Sentences

我喜欢踢足球。

wǒ xǐ huān tī zú qiú

I like playing soccer.

这些钱足够了。

zhè xiē qián zú gòu le

This money is enough.

我感到很满足。

wǒ gǎn dào hěn mǎn zú

I feel very satisfied.

Similar Characters

趴 pā

Practice Writing 足 (zú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 足

What does 足 (zú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 足 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 足 and 趴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 足?

What common words use 足?

How to Write 足 (zú)