脚后跟 (jiǎ) — heel (of a foot); foothold (figurative)
Definition
Specifically the back of the foot (heel), not the foot as a whole. Figuratively used for 'foothold' in a position or career.
noun
heel (of a foot)foothold (figurative)
Examples
- 脚后跟。Tā zǒu lù de shí hou jiǎ téng.His heel hurts when he walks.
- 脚后跟。Zhè shuāng xié de jiǎ hěn yìng.The heel of these shoes is very hard.
- 脚后跟。Tā zài gōng sī zhàn wěn le jiǎ.He has gotten a foothold in the company.
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