Meaning Clues (Semantic)
足

足

zúMeaning ClueMeaning clue Foot / Leg (Step / Kick)
Strokes 7 strokes
Clue Type Meaning Clues (Semantic)
Derivatives 18 chars
HSK Words 9 words
Core Meaning

Foot, leg, running, jumping, kicking

Decomposition & Mnemonic

Look for 足 inside new characters. It often points toward foot or movement, so you can guess the meaning family before memorizing the full character.

法

3-Step Analysis & Application Strategy

3-step strategic thinking process to master characters containing this component

01

Identify component 足

Locate component 足 inside the target character before synthesizing the full glyph.

02

Leverage semantic meaning clue (Foot, leg, running, jumping, kicking)

Use 足 as a semantic anchor hinting at meanings related to foot, leg, running, jumping, kicking.

03

Analyze combined elements & verify

Examine the partnering radical or component to verify accurate tone, definition, and stroke order.

构

Key Derivative Characters (18 characters)

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跑
pǎoMeaning Clue
left part+足

to run, to dash

路
lùMeaning Clue
left part+足

road

跳
tiàoMeaning Clue
left part+足

to jump, to leap, to bounce

跟
gēnMeaning Clue
left part+足

with

踢
tīMeaning Clue
left part+足

to kick

距
jùMeaning Clue
left part+足

distance, interval

踩
cǎiMeaning Clue
蹲
dūnMeaning Clue
足
zúMeaning Clue
捉
zhuōMeaning Clue
跌
diēMeaning Clue
跪
guìMeaning Clue
趴
pāMeaning Clue
跨
kuàMeaning Clue
蹦
bèngMeaning Clue
蹬
dēngMeaning Clue
踏
tàMeaning Clue
踹
chuàiMeaning Clue
词

Practical HSK Vocabulary (9)

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问

Component Learning FAQs

Frequently asked questions about component 足

What role does component 足 play in Chinese characters?

足 (zú) is a core Hanzi building block serving as a Semantic Meaning Clue, present in key composite characters on Deetigo.

How can I use component 足 to memorize characters faster?

When encountering a new character with 足, identify the core semantic family around "Foot, leg, running, jumping, kicking", then combine with the phonetic element to lock down character recall.