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脚跟
jiǎogēn
Description
“脚跟”是脚的后面那一部分，走路的时候会先着地。
"脚跟" is the back part of the foot that touches the ground first when walking.
我们也常说“站稳脚跟”，意思是在一个地方安定下来。
We also often say "站稳脚跟", meaning to settle firmly in one place.
Meanings
脚跟jiǎogēn
the heel of the foot
我的鞋太小，脚跟很疼。
My shoes are too small; my heels hurt.
站稳脚跟zhàn wěn jiǎogēn
to gain a firm footing; establish oneself
他在这个城市站稳了脚跟。
He has established himself in this city.
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Notes
- Etymology
脚 (foot) + 跟 (heel), literally the back part of the foot.
- Nuance
often used figuratively in 站稳脚跟 to mean settling firmly in a place or role.
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