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根深叶茂 — “A strong foundation leads to vigorous growth and prosperity”

根深叶茂 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a strong foundation leads to vigorous growth and prosperity”. Deep roots ensure lush foliage, figuratively speaking. Literally, “deep roots, lush leaves”.

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根深叶茂 Pronunciation and Pinyin

根深叶茂 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
根
gēn10root, foundation, or basis
深
shēn11deep, profound, or dark
叶
yè5leaf
茂
mào9Lush and flourishing

Example Sentence with 根深叶茂

一家公司若想长久发展,必须像大树一样根深叶茂,注重产品质量和客户服务。
If a company wants to develop sustainably, it must have deep roots and lush leaves like a big tree, focusing on product quality and customer service.

Idioms Related to 根深叶茂

Synonyms of 根深叶茂

  • běn本gù固zhī枝róng荣firm foundation ensures flourishing development
  • gēn根shēn深dì蒂gù固deeply rooted and firmly established

Antonyms of 根深叶茂

  • kū枯mù木xiǔ朽zhū株useless old person or decaying force

More idioms starting with 根

  • gēn根zhuàng壮yè叶mào茂strong roots, luxuriant leaves
  • gēn根gū孤jì伎báo薄isolated and unskilled
  • gēn根jù据pán槃hù互entrench oneself and conspire
  • gēn根jù据pán盘hù互entrench oneself and collude
  • gēn根xiǔ朽zhī枝kū枯foundation gone, all will perish
  • gēn根zhū株qiān牵lián连implicated by association
  • gēn根zhū株jié结pán盘deep-rooted intricate relationships
  • gēn根zhū株fù附lì丽attach oneself to the powerful
  • gēn根chuán椽piàn片wǎ瓦a very simple and humble dwelling
  • gēn根qiǎn浅mén门wēi微from a humble family with shallow roots
  • gēn根shēn深gù固běn本deep roots, firm foundation
  • gēn根shēn深gù固dì蒂deeply rooted and stable

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Questions about 根深叶茂

What does 根深叶茂 mean?

根深叶茂 (gēn shēn yè mào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a strong foundation leads to vigorous growth and prosperity”.

How do you pronounce 根深叶茂?

根深叶茂 is pronounced gēn shēn yè mào in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 根深叶茂 literally mean?

Literally, 根深叶茂 means “deep roots, lush leaves”. It is used to mean “a strong foundation leads to vigorous growth and prosperity”.

What is the Chinese definition of 根深叶茂?

茂:繁茂。根扎得深,叶子就茂盛。比喻基础牢固,就会兴旺发展。

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