跟 gēn
with / follow / same as
跟 (gēn) means "with / follow / same as" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 跟
一样
yīyàng
same; as...as
兴趣
xìngqù
interest
博物馆
bówùguǎn
museum
借
jiè
to borrow / to lend
请假
qǐngjià
to ask for leave
导航
dǎoháng
GPS navigation
Frequently asked questions
What does 跟 (gēn) mean in Chinese?
跟 (gēn) means "with / follow / same as" in Chinese. 跟 (gēn) means "with / follow / same as" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 跟 in a sentence?
Use 跟 (gēn) the way you would use "with / follow / same as" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 跟?
Common words that pair with 跟 include 一样. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 跟 (gēn) and 只 (zhǐ)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 跟 means "with / follow / same as"; 只 means "only / just". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 跟 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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