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“top of the foot” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiǎo bèi

Example

这双鞋夹到我的脚背了。zhè shuāng xié jiā dào wǒ de jiǎo bèi le

This pair of shoes pinched the top of my foot.

Illustration for 脚背 (top of the foot)

How to say “top of the foot” in Chinese

“Top of the foot” in Chinese is 脚背 (jiǎo bèi).

The upper surface of the foot, where footwear often presses between the toes and ankle.

Full entry for 脚背: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 脚背

跑步时我的脚背开始疼。pǎo bù shí wǒ de jiǎo bèi kāi shǐ téng

The top of my foot started hurting while I was running.

Tips for using 脚背

  • In everyday Chinese, this word identifies a precise sore spot when describing tight shoes, rather than relying on the broader English word "foot".

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