跟 gēn

The heel of the foot.

To follow, accompany, or go with someone; with, and, or from. Foot (足) plus 艮 (stop): a foot stopping right behind someone.

Common Usage & Traps

  • 单用跟字 使用常见词组组词(如双音节词)

    In spoken Chinese, single characters like 跟 usually pair into compound words rather than standing alone.

What is the core visual insight behind 跟 (gēn)?

Foot (足) plus stop (艮) — stopping your heel right behind someone.

Understanding the internal components of 跟 unlocks rapid recall across related compound words.

Appears in Stories 5 stories

《饥饿的深意》 The Hidden Meaning of Hunger
HSK 7 ~11 min read 1243 chars
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Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.

  • 昨晚 跟 一个身家过亿的外贸老板同席吃饭,突然发现一个挺扎心的社交真相。

  • 他一直在说话, 跟 左边的人谈汇率, 跟 右边的人谈仓储。

  • 偶尔转过来 跟 我点个头,笑一下儿。

  • 我坐他对面,看见他把那块肉夹起来,放到了骨碟边沿, 跟 那根早就夹过来,但其实没吃的青菜并排摆着,整整齐齐。

  • 他忽然说,十多年前他第一次 跟 大客户吃饭。

  • 结果第二天对方笑着砍了他五个点的价,一边还看着他眼睛说,看你昨天吃东西的样子就知道你这人没坏心眼,肯定没 跟 我们要高价,就便宜百分之五吧。

  • 他摇下车窗 跟 我说了句,改天有空儿来我办公室坐坐。

《成语0001:东山再起》 The Comeback: From Eastern Mountain to Success
HSK 7 ~5 min read 589 chars
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Learn the fascinating story behind the Chinese idiom '东山再起' (Dongshan Zaiji), which means to make a comeback. Discover its historical roots and modern usage.

  • 朋友 跟 他开玩笑说:“你以前一直待在东山,现在终于愿意出来重新开始了。”

《这还是茶馆儿吗?》 Teahouse or Cinema?
HSK 3 ~3 min read 325 chars
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Ever wondered where old Beijing's tea-drinking culture has gone? Follow a visitor discovering why locals now avoid famous tea houses—and practice expressing surprise and comparisons in Chinese along the way.

  • 老北京们去茶馆,就是因为想喝茶,也为了 跟 朋友说说话什么的。

《慢还是快?》 Slow or Fast? A Language Learner's Debate
HSK 2 ~8 min read 593 chars
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Is four years to reach HSK 5 fast or slow? Follow a conversation between two learners as they compare study hours and share realistic strategies for busy adults.

  • 我这四年上网 跟 老师上课,学了最多四百个学时。

《大学者和小人物》 The Scholar and the Cookie Seller
HSK 5 ~8 min read 882 chars
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Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.

  • 他的一个朋友拿了一块饼干送到他的病房, 跟他 开玩笑:“我给你吃一样东西。

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