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跟
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Stroke order — 13 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 跟
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 跟 | gēn | heel; to follow closely |
| 跟前 | gēn qián | the front (of); (in) front |
| 跟随 | gēn suí | to follow |
| 跟踪 | gēn zōng | to follow sb's tracks; to tail |
| 高跟鞋 | gāo gēn xié | high-heeled shoes |
| 跟不上 | gēn bu shàng | not able to keep up with |
| 跟上 | gēn shàng | to catch up with; to keep pace with |
FAQ
How many strokes does 跟 have?
跟 has 13 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 跟?
The pinyin for 跟 is gēn. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄍㄣ.
What does 跟 mean in Chinese?
跟 means: heel; to follow closely. It appears in common words such as 跟、跟前、跟随.