What does 压根 mean in Chinese?

压根 (yà gēn) means "from the start; absolutely; entirely; simply" in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 压根?

压根 is pronounced "yà gēn" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 压根?

压根 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What characters make up 压根?

压根 is made up of the characters 压, 根. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 压根?

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压根 (yà gēn), from the start

压根

yà gēn

from the start; absolutely; entirely; simply

Traditional: 壓根

Characters in This Word

压根

Definitions

from the start
absolutely
entirely
simply

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Related Words

根本(gēn běn)· fundamental

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一贯(yī guàn)· consistent

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一个巴掌拍不响(yī ge bā zhǎng pāi bù xiǎng)· lit. one palm alone cannot clap (proverb)

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一炮打响(yī pào dǎ xiǎng)· to win instant success (idiom)

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