HSK 6
根源
Meaning
- origin
- root (cause)
- Pinyin
- gēn yuán
Character reference
Components and radical classification
根
gēnroot, basis, foundation
Primary radical木 · tree
源
yuánspring; source, root, head; surname
Primary radical氵 · water
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