Writing
根源 (gēn yuán) — how to say "root" in Chinese
根源
Root, source, origin
noun · verb
Character composition
根
root, base
源
source, origin
Radicals / Keys
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
找到根源
zhǎo dào gēn yuán
find the root cause
社会根源
shè huì gēn yuán
social roots
问题的根源
wèn tí de gēn yuán
root of the problem
Examples
我们必须找到这个社会问题的根源。
We must find the root of this social problem.
找到问题的根源
Find the root of the problem.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "root" in Chinese?
"root" in Chinese is 根源 (gēn yuán).
What does 根源 mean in English?
根源 (gēn yuán) means "Root, source, origin".
How is 根源 pronounced?
It is pronounced gēn yuán (written as gen yuan, genyuan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "root" in Chinese characters?
It is written 根源: 根 has 10 strokes, 源 has 13 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 根源?
根源 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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