跟 (gēn) — how to say "with" in Chinese

With

Radicals / Keys

Foot

#157 · · 7 strokes

Examples

周末我朋友一起去看电影,然后去吃饭。

On the weekend I will go to the movies with friends and then eat.

朋友去。

I'm going with a friend.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 跟 (gēn) — with

[gen-] Gen the Giraffe 🦒 decided to embark on an adventure with his friend following 跟 right behind him. They walked across the savannah, stepping over a line drawn like a [足] foot and [艮] cliff, ensuring Gen's friend stayed close by. With every step, Gen had his buddy 跟 with him, like a shadow.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "with" in Chinese?

"with" in Chinese is 跟 (gēn).

What does 跟 mean in English?

跟 (gēn) means "With".

How is 跟 pronounced?

It is pronounced gēn (written as gen). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "with" in Chinese characters?

It is written 跟.

What HSK level is 跟?

跟 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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