根 Stroke Order — How to Write 根
根 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
根 Radical and Character Components
根 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (tree) carries the meaning, while 艮 indicates the sound.
Radical: 木 + 6 more strokes
根 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- gēn
Meanings of 根 in Chinese
1
gēn根
The root of a higher plant, which typically grows underground, anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients.
多年漂泊后，他决定回到家乡，叶落归根
After many years of wandering, he decided to return to his hometown, like fallen leaves returning to their roots.
The base or root of an object, or the part that connects it to something else, like the foundation of a building or the base of a wall.
那棵小草就长在墙根儿下，生命力真顽强。
That small blade of grass grew right at the foot of the wall, its vitality truly strong.
The origin, source, or foundation of something; the fundamental nature or root cause.
了解事物的根本，才能更好地理解它
To truly understand something, one must grasp its fundamental nature.
Thoroughly; completely; to get to the root of or eliminate entirely.
我们要根除这种不良习惯。
We need to completely eliminate this bad habit.
basis; foundation; according to; based on
我们应该根据事实做出判断。
We should make judgments based on facts.
A classifier for long, slender objects.
给我一根绳子。
Give me a rope.
In mathematics, a value that, when multiplied by itself a certain number of times, equals a given number (e.g., square root, cube root).
25的平方根是5。
The square root of 25 is 5.
In mathematics, the value of the unknown in an algebraic equation.
这个方程有两个根。
This equation has two roots.
In chemistry, refers to a group of atoms that behaves as a single unit, often carrying an electric charge, such as ammonium (氨根) or sulfate (硫酸根).
氨根和硫酸根是化学中常见的根。
Ammonium radical and sulfate radical are common chemical radicals.
Common Words and Phrases with 根
1
Root, foundation, or fundamental; often used as an adverb to mean 'at all' or 'simply', especially in negative sentences.
学习新的技能，最根本的是要坚持不懈。
When learning a new skill, the most fundamental thing is to persevere.
2
The root or base part of something, such as a plant or an organ.
植物的根部从土壤中吸收水分和养分，是其生长的关键。
The roots of plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil, which is crucial for their growth.
3
A method of plant propagation where sections of roots are cut and planted to grow new independent plants.
这种植物可以通过根插进行繁殖，每段根都能长成一棵新的植株。
This plant can be propagated by root cuttings; each root section can grow into a new plant.
4
to eradicate completely
科学家们正在努力寻找方法来根除这种疾病。
Scientists are working hard to find ways to eradicate this disease.
5
Foundation; basis; background.
学习任何技能，都必须打好根底，才能真正掌握。
To learn any skill, one must lay a solid foundation to truly master it.
6
The root and base of a plant; the origin or fundamental cause of a matter.
这件事情的根蒂在于缺乏有效的沟通。
The root of this matter lies in the lack of effective communication.
7
Root carving, an art form using tree roots as material for sculpture, or the craftwork itself.
他收藏了许多精美的根雕作品。
He collected many exquisite root carving artworks.
8
The root or base end of a plant (such as a stem or root itself), or the thicker/heavier end of an object like timber or a ladder.
为了更好地吸收水分，这种植物的根端会向下生长并扎入土壤深处。
To better absorb water, the root end of this plant grows downward and penetrates deep into the soil.
9
Plants fix themselves in the soil through the growth and distribution of their roots.
这棵老树的根系已经深深地扎入土壤，实现了良好的根固，使其能抵御强风。
The old tree's root system has deeply penetrated the soil, achieving good root fixation, allowing it to withstand strong winds.
10
radical sign
计算一个数的平方根时，我们会用到根号。
When calculating the square root of a number, we use the radical sign.
11
The foundation or basis of something.
虽然他白手起家，但他勤奋工作，为家人打下了坚实的根基。
Although he started from scratch, he worked diligently and laid a solid foundation for his family.
12
The root or foundation of a plant or building; also, the origin, background, or the full details/ins and outs of a person or matter.
他虽然初来乍到，但从谈吐中可以看出他的根脚不浅。
Although he is new here, it is clear from his conversation that he has a solid background.
13
An underground stem of a plant, typically growing horizontally, that resembles a root but has nodes and produces roots and shoots.
生姜的食用部分其实是它的根茎。
The edible part of ginger is actually its rhizome.
14
to make a thorough investigation of; to get to the bottom of
我们必须根究事故发生的原因，以防类似事件再次发生。
We must thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
More words with 根
- kuài块gēn根a tuberous root
- bìng病gēn根root cause, source of the trouble
- cè侧gēn根Lateral roots
- chǐ齿gēn根root of tooth
- chú除gēn根eradicate, root out
- cí词gēn根root
- cún存gēn根stub, counterfoil
- gé葛gēn根kudzu root
- huò祸gēn根Root of disaster, Source of trouble
- kǔ苦gēn根root cause of poverty or suffering
- lú芦gēn根Reed rhizome, Rhizoma Phragmitis
- pēi胚gēn根radicle
- piào票gēn根ticket stub
- qiáng墙gēn根the foot of a wall
- shù树gēn根root
- xū须gēn根fibrous root, rootlet
- yín银gēn根money supply; credit conditions
- zhā扎gēn根To take root; to establish oneself.
- zhuī追gēn根Trace the source, Trace the origin
- ěr耳gēn根Base of the ear
Idioms with 根
- gēn根shēn深dǐ柢gù固deeply rooted and firmly established
- gēn根shēn深dì蒂gù固deeply rooted and firmly established
- gēn根shēn深yè叶mào茂deep roots, lush leaves
- gēn根shēng生tǔ土zhǎng长native to a place
- gēn根zhuàng壮yè叶mào茂strong roots, luxuriant leaves
- bá拔shù树xún寻gēn根trace to its roots
- dān单gēn根dú独miáo苗sole child or only descendant
- duàn断gēn根jué绝zhǒng种end a family line
- ěr耳gēn根qīng清jìng净peace and quiet
- guī归gēn根dào到dǐ底in the final analysis
- guī归gēn根jié结dǐ底In the final analysis
- guī归gēn根jié结dì蒂Ultimately, in the final analysis
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Open the tool →Questions about 根
What does 根 mean in Chinese?
根 (gēn) means “The root of a higher plant” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 根?
根 is pronounced gēn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 根 have?
根 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 根?
根 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 根?
The radical of 根 is 木, and 根 is a phono-semantic compound.