Writing
根 (gēn) — how to say "root" in Chinese
根
Root; measure word for long objects
noun · noun measure word
How to use it
Goes between a number (or 这/那) and the noun; a number can't attach to a noun without it.
他有一根绳子。
tā yǒu yī gēn shéng zi
He has a rope.
Radicals / Keys
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
一根绳子
yī gēn shéngzi
a rope
树根
shù gēn
tree root
Examples
这棵树的根很深，不容易倒。
The roots of this tree are very deep, it's not easy to fall.
一根管子。
One pipe.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "root" in Chinese?
"root" in Chinese is 根 (gēn).
根 meaning in English
根 (gēn) means "Root; measure word for long objects".
How is 根 pronounced?
It is pronounced gēn (written as gen). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Gen in Chinese character
It is written 根 and has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 根?
根 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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Grammar with 根
按照 vs 根据 — according to vs based on
按照 (ànzhào) + Rule / Standard (follow) / 根据 (gēnjù) + Basis / Source (based on)
根本 vs 到底 — at all vs after all
根本 (gēnběn): at all (negatives), fundamental / 到底 (dàodǐ): after all, finally
根据 vs 据 — according to, based on
根据 (gēnjù) + Noun / 据 (jù) + Source / Report
概括来说 — summary and conclusion
概括来说 (gàikuò lái shuō) / 总的来说 (zǒng de lái shuō) / 总而言之 (zǒng ér yán zhī) / 归根到底 (guīgēndàodǐ) / 简言之 (jiǎn yán zhī) / 简而言之 (jiǎn ér yán zhī) / 综上所述 (zōng shàng suǒ shù) + Conclusion