根
根 - gēn
root, base(d on); foundation
root, base(d on); foundationHow to read 根
Click 根 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 根 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 根 |
| Pinyin | gēn |
| English | root, base(d on); foundation |
| Radical hint | 木 |
Short sentences you can say today
“”。 根基 is a common expression. “”。 I can make a sentence with 根底. “”。 Please read 根式 one more time.
Common words with this character
foundation
foundation; grounding; background
a radical; a radical expression
one's true nature
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 根 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 根基 and 根底 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.