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Open the tool →根深叶茂 (gēn shēn yè mào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a strong foundation leads to vigorous growth and prosperity”.
根深叶茂 is pronounced gēn shēn yè mào in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 根深叶茂 means “deep roots, lush leaves”. It is used to mean “a strong foundation leads to vigorous growth and prosperity”.
茂:繁茂。根扎得深,叶子就茂盛。比喻基础牢固,就会兴旺发展。