根 meaning and pronunciation

Simplified/traditional character

根 English definition

gēn

  • root
  • basis
  • classifier for long slender objects, e.g. cigarettes, guitar strings
  • CL:條|条[tiao2]
  • radical (chemistry)

HSK levels


Characters with the same pronunciation

  • : heel; to follow closely; to go with; to marry sb (of woman); with; towards; as (compared to); from (different from); and (in addition to);

Sentences examples with 根

  • 他这么说,是有根据的。
    Tā zhème shuō, shì yǒu gēnjù de.
  • 请根据这篇文章谈一谈自己的想法。
    Qǐng gēnjù zhè piān wénzhāng tán yī tán zìjǐ de xiǎngfǎ.
  • 他的话是无根据的。
    Tā dehuà shì wú gēnjù de.

Words containing 根, by HSK level