追踪

zhuīzōng

Traditional: 追踪

#1755 of 5,000 Core 5000

Translation

to track, to trace, to follow up

Word origin

A compound of 追 (zhuī, to chase) and 踪 (zōng, footprint, trace), giving the sense of chasing after tracks.

Origin
compound
Root
追 (zhuī, to chase) + 踪 (zōng, footprint)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 追

Stroke order for 踪

Examples

xián

The police are tracking the suspect.

guǒ

We use software to track the parcel's location.

The reporter has been following up on this case.

The doctor needs to monitor the patient's condition.

tàoliàng

This system can track vehicles.

追踪 (zhuīzōng) means to track, trace, or follow up on something. It is used for chasing suspects, monitoring shipments, and keeping tabs on developing situations.

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This word is part of lesson 36.