- 站稳脚跟 zhànwěnjiǎogēn to gain a footholdto stand firmly or establish oneself; to have a solid foundation or a firm position
- 脚跟脚 jiǎogēnjiǎo closely followingone person following closely behind another; step for step
- 蹑脚跟 nièjiǎogēn to walk softlyto walk cautiously and quietly in order not to make noise