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根

gēn

HSK 5

#352 most

frequent character

root, basis

noun

Measure Word

Measure words:条 tiáo

Example Sentences

这棵树的根很深。

zhè kē shù de gēn hěn shēn 。

The roots of this tree are very deep.

我买了一根香烟。

wǒ mǎi le yīgēn xiāngyān 。

I bought a cigarette.

吉他有六根弦。

jítā yǒu liùgēn xián 。

The guitar has six strings.

Words with similar meanings

根部 emphasizes the part of the root specifically and is often used in a more technical or formal context.

Homophones

Words Starting With 根

according to; based on; basis; foundation

根本gēn běn

fundamental; basic; root; simply; absolutely (not); (not) at all

根深蒂固gēn shēn dì gù

deep-rooted (problem etc)

根源gēn yuán

origin; root (cause)

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Commonly used measure words (个, 张, 本, etc.) across various contexts.

Trees, flowers, crops, herbs, and other plant-related terms.

Homophones

heel, to follow closely, to go with