HSK · Level 2
130 words
Chinese word
足
Pronunciation
Pinyinzú
Meaning
- nounfoot
Example
我的足受伤了。wǒ de zú shòu shāng le
My foot is injured.
More examples
沙滩上可以看到许多足迹。shā tān shàng ké yǐ kàn dào xǔ duō zú jì
Many footprints can be seen on the beach.
Core concept
The lower limb as the body's support and contact with the ground, especially the part used to stand, move, and sense surfaces.
Common phrases
足迹zú jì
footprint
双足shuāng zú
both feet
足下zú xià
at one's feet
Similar words
脚jiǎo: The everyday foot used to support the body and help with walking and running.
腿tuǐ: The leg from the hip or thigh to the knee and shin, used to move the body.
脚踝jiǎo huái: The ankle joint that connects the foot and lower leg and allows bending and turning.
Definition in Chinese
人体下肢末端的器官，主要用于支撑身体、移动以及感觉地面信息。rén tǐ xià zhī mò duān de qì guān zhǔ yào yòng yú zhī chēng shēn tǐ yí dòng yǐ jí gǎn jué dì miàn xìn xī
Word origin
The ancient form of 足 (zú, "foot") depicts a foot, linking the written character to the body part that supports walking.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, this character often marks a more formal or written style, so it commonly appears in medical, literary, and fixed-language contexts.