HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
踪 — footprint
- Reading
- zōng
- Meaning
- footprint; trace
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
踪 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is zōng and it means footprint; trace. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
踪 appears in everyday chinese words such as 跟踪 (follow, track), 失踪 (be missing, disappear) and 踪迹 (tracks, trace, footprint).
Chinese words containing 踪
Frequently asked questions
What does 踪 mean in Chinese?
踪 means footprint; trace in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 踪 read?
踪 is read zōng. Reading it inside real words — 跟踪 and 失踪 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 踪 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 踪 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 踪 in a word?
A common word containing 踪 is 跟踪 (gēn zōng) — "follow, track". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 踪 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 踪 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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