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根 (gēn) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

根

gēn

root, basis

HSK 310 strokesRadical: 木 (tree)

Full dictionary entry for 根 →

Character Breakdown

Components: 木 + 艮

The stubborn part of a tree — root

Details

Pinyin	gēn
Meanings	root, basis
Stroke Count	10
Radical	木 (#75 — tree)
HSK Levels	HSK 3, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#171 most common

Words Containing 根

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
根据	gēnjù	according to	HSK 3
根本	gēnběn	at all	HSK 5
根	gēn	root	HSK 5
根底	gēndǐ	foundation, grounding	HSK 6
根基	gēnjī	foundation, base	HSK 6
根深蒂固	gēnshēndìgù	deep-rooted	HSK 6
根源	gēnyuán	origin, root cause	HSK 6

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

很

根 (gēn) ≠ 很 (hěn), very

跟

根 (gēn) ≠ 跟 (gēn), with

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 根 mean in Chinese?

根 (gēn) means "root, basis" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 3, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 根 have?

The Chinese character 根 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).

What is the radical of 根?

The radical of 根 is 木 (tree, Kangxi radical #75).

根

gēn