Foot Radical (足)
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Explore 40 Chinese characters containing the Foot radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to foot.
HSK Levels for Foot Radical (足) Characters
10 of 40 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists
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1 characterCommon Words with the Foot Radical (足)
lose the way; get lost
expressway; motorway; freeway
way out; outlet
at one's side; living with me/us etc
follow the tracks of; following
follow; go after
the whole journey
to have a pleasant journey (idiom)
Follow up
Fall / decline
Decline
Transnational
Foot Radical (足) FAQ
Common questions about the Foot radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Foot radical (足) in Chinese?
The Foot radical (足) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 7 strokes and appears in 40 characters in our database, including 路, 跟, 踩, 蹲, 趴. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "foot."
How many Chinese characters use the 足 radical?
There are 40 Chinese characters that use the Foot radical (足) in our database. Of these, 10 characters are included in the HSK vocabulary lists, making them essential for Chinese learners.
How do I write the 足 radical?
The Foot radical (足) consists of 7 strokes. To practice writing characters with this radical, click on any character in the list above to see its complete stroke order animation.
How does the 足 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Foot radical (足) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 足 often relate to "foot", helping you guess meanings of unfamiliar characters, (3) Memory aid — recognizing the radical as a building block makes it easier to remember and distinguish similar-looking characters.