How to Write 根 (gēn) — Chinese Stroke Order
Meaning: root, basis, classifier for long slender objects, e.g. cigarettes, guitar strings · 10 strokes · HSK 3
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Character facts
| Character | 根 |
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| Pinyin | gēn |
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| Strokes | 10 |
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| HSK level | HSK 3 |
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| Unicode | U+6839 |
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English meanings
- root
- basis
- classifier for long slender objects, e.g. cigarettes, guitar strings
- CL:條|条[tiao2]
- radical (chemistry)
Words with 根
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
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| 根据 | gēn jù | according to; based on |
| 根本 | gēn běn | fundamental; basic |
| 根据地 | gēn jù dì | base of operations |
| 根源 | gēn yuán | origin; root (cause) |
| 根基 | gēn jī | foundation |
| 根本性 | gēn běn xìng | |
| 根治 | gēn zhì | to bring under permanent control; to effect a radical cure |
| 扎根 | zhā gēn | to take root |
| 根部 | gēn bù | |
| 根子 | gēn zǐ | |
| 生根 | shēng gēn | |
| 祸根 | huò gēn | root of the trouble; cause of the ruin |
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