(gēn zhe) - following, in the wake of in Mandarin
gēnzheTraditional: 跟著
Translation
following, in the wake of
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Word origin
A compound of 跟 (gen) 'to follow', with the 足 'foot' radical, and the continuous-aspect particle 着 (zhe). Together: 'following, in the wake of'.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 跟 (gen, 'to follow', 足 foot radical) + 着 (zhe, aspect particle)
Stroke order
跟
着
Examples
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Follow me.
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She danced following the music.
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The children followed their parents around the museum.
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The puppy follows its owner around.
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Please read along with me.
跟着 (gēn zhe) means following, in the wake of. It is used as a preposition in everyday Mandarin speech.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 11, lesson 2: 跟着, 必要, 人生 and 7 more words.