踵
heel; follow; visit personally
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesnoun
heel (of the foot)
archaicClassical term for the heel. Commonly used in compounds and idioms such as 接踵 (follow closely) and 举踵 (stand on tiptoe).
Shoulders rubbed against shoulders and heels followed heels, flowing past in an endless stream.
He stood on tiptoe and gazed into the distance, waiting for the ship.
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The requests that came one after another kept him overwhelmed.
verb
to visit personally; to call upon
archaicClassical usage indicating personally going to someone's place, often to express gratitude or make amends.
The next day, he called at the door to express his thanks in person.
I specially come to your residence to offer my thanks.
verb
to follow; to come after
archaicClassical usage meaning to follow behind someone or something, often implying immediate succession.
Our army followed right after, and the enemy fled at the mere sight.
To follow in the footsteps of one's predecessors.