根
Meaning:
root, basis, foundation
HSK 3
Frequency:
#3328
Pinyin:
gēn
Strokes:
10
Radical:
木
How to Write 根 - 10 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "根" in Chinese
The Chinese character 根 (gēn) means "root, basis, foundation". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 10 strokes. Common words containing 根 include: 侧根, 刨根, 去根.
📚 Words and Phrases with 根
Common words containing this character
侧根
lateral root (botany)
HSK 2
刨根
lit. to dig up the root
HSK 2
去根
to cure completely
HSK 2
吐根
ipecac
HSK 2
呆根
(literary) idiot
HSK 2
命根
lifeblood
HSK 2
城根
sections of a city close to the city wall
HSK 2
培根
(loanword) bacon
HSK 2
块根
root tuber
HSK 2
压根
(mainly used in the negative) in the first place; absolutely; simply
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: tree
Semantic component: 木
Phonetic component: 艮
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "根"?
- The pinyin is gēn
- How many strokes does "根" have?
- It has 10 strokes
- What does "根" mean?
- root, basis, foundation
- What is the radical of "根"?
- The radical is "木"