HSK 5
根本
Meaning
- fundamental
- basic
- root
- simply
- absolutely (not)
- (not) at all
- Pinyin
- gēn běn
- Classifier
- 个|個(gè)
Character reference
Components and radical classification
根
gēnroot, basis, foundation
Primary radical木 · tree
本
běnroot, origin, source; basis
Primary radical木 · tree
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details