shoe fits well; foundation of a building; follow closely
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Meanings
4 senses · 7 examplesadjective
(of shoes) to fit well and feel comfortable
informalA descriptive term for footwear.
Zhè这
shuāng双
xīn新
xié鞋
hěn很
gēn跟
jiǎo脚
，
zǒu走
yuǎn远
lù路
yě也
bú不
lèi累
。
These new shoes fit very well, and I don't get tired even after walking a long distance.
Mǎi买
yùn运
dòng动
xié鞋
yī一
dìng定
yào要
mǎi买
gēn跟
jiǎo脚
de的
。
When buying athletic shoes, you must buy ones that fit well.
noun
foundation of a building; base
Refers to the structural foundation.
Zhè这
zuò座
fáng房
zi子
de的
gēn跟
jiǎo脚
hěn很
láo牢
kào靠
。
The foundation of this house is very solid.
Gài盖
lóu楼
qián前
yào要
xiān先
dǎ打
hǎo好
gēn跟
jiǎo脚
。
Before building the tower, you must first lay a solid foundation.
noun
background; origin; one's social standing
archaicUsed in classical and early vernacular Chinese to refer to one's social origin or background.
Chá查
qīng清
cǐ此
rén人
de的
gēn跟
jiǎo脚
，
zài再
zuò做
dìng定
duó夺
。
First investigate this person's background, then make a decision.
verb
to follow closely behind someone; to tail
informalOften used for children following adults closely, or in the context of tracking.
Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
yī一
bù步
bù不
lí离
de地
gēn跟
jiǎo脚
zài在
wǒ我
hòu后
miàn面
。
This child follows closely behind me without a single step away.
Xiǎo小
gǒu狗
jǐn紧
jǐn紧
de地
gēn跟
jiǎo脚
zhe着
zhǔ主
rén人
。
The puppy follows its owner closely.