根
plant root; foundation; basis; measure word; chemical radical
Meanings
11 senses · 52 examplesnoun
plant root (nutritive organ)
Often used with the diminutive suffix ～儿 in colloquial speech.
The roots of this tree go very deep.
Farmers are loosening soil and cultivating vegetable roots.
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Ginseng roots are precious traditional Chinese medicine.
Cut off the rotten roots of the flower to help it regrow.
After the rain, grass roots poked through the soil.
noun
offspring; descendants
neutralUsed to refer to a family's lineage or heirs.
This child is their family's only heir.
The entire lineage of their family is in their rural hometown.
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He is the only surviving heir of the family.
The roots of this company have taken hold in the Chinese market.
Seeking one's roots and ancestors is a traditional Chinese custom.
noun
base; bottom part
neutralFrequently used with body parts or building structures.
The base of his ears is a little red.
The base of this wall has been damaged by rainwater.
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The pen holders are stored in the pencil cup.
A chair was placed at the bottom of the table.
The sole of the shoe is worn out and needs to be replaced.
noun
origin; root cause
neutralUsed to talk about the core cause of a problem or a person's background.
We need to solve this problem at its root.
The root cause of this incident has been found.
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He knows the ins and outs, so he is a reliable partner.
Only by tracing back to the origin can we find the truth.
This rumor is completely groundless and has no basis.
adverb
thoroughly; completely; fundamentally
formalUsed to emphasize that an action is done fully or at the core level.
We must completely solve this environmental pollution problem.
This bad habit must be eradicated completely.
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He deleted all social media apps to focus on exam preparation.
The doctor recommended a complete cure for tonsillitis to avoid recurrence.
This prejudice is deeply rooted and very hard to change.
verb
base on; ground in
formalUsed to describe that an argument, plan, or action has a solid basis.
This conclusion is based on a large amount of experimental data.
His argument has no basis and cannot convince people.
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Our policies are rooted in the needs of the people.
This statement is completely groundless; do not believe it.
His theory is based on classical physics principles.
measure word
measure word for long thin objects
neutralOften used for sticks, rods, pipes, hair, etc., with the diminutive suffix ～儿 in daily speech.
Two chopsticks are placed on the table.
The workers are installing a seamless steel pipe.
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She is wearing a red hair tie on her head.
I bought three cucumbers and two carrots.
He is holding a thin, long pencil in his hand.
noun
square root (math)
technicalUsed exclusively in mathematical contexts.
The square root of 4 is 2.
The teacher taught us how to calculate cube roots.
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This equation has two real roots.
The symbol for square root is √.
Can you calculate the fourth root of this number?
noun
root (algebra)
technicalA technical mathematical term referring to the solution of an algebraic equation.
The solution to the equation x+3=5 is 2.
This quadratic equation has two distinct roots.
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We can use the quadratic formula to solve this equation.
This higher-order equation has three real roots.
He spent the whole morning finding the roots of this equation.
noun
radical (chemistry)
technicalUsed exclusively in chemistry contexts.
Ammonium radical is an atomic group composed of nitrogen and hydrogen.
Sulfate radical is a common anion.
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Nitrate radicals can form nitrates through chemical reactions.
Hydroxyl is a reactive chemical radical.
Carbonate radicals undergo hydrolysis reactions in water.
noun
surname Gen
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Teacher Gen taught us a lively Chinese class today.
Mr. Gen is a famous entrepreneur.