根 gēn

root; basis; classifier for long slender objects, e.g. cigarettes, guitar strings

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gēnběn

fundamental; basic; root

gēnjù

according to; based on; basis

根

gēn

root; basis; classifier for long slender objects, e.g. cigarettes, guitar strings

gēnyuán

origin; root (cause)

zhāgēn

to take root

gēnjī

foundation

gēnzhì

to bring under permanent control; to effect a radical cure

guīgēndàodǐ

after all; in the final analysis; ultimately

gēnshēndìgù

deep-rooted (problem etc)

zhǎncǎochúgēn

to cut weeds and eliminate the roots (idiom); to destroy root and branch