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root

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

gen1yuan2 gēnyuán

Meaning


Primary

root

Alternatives

source, cause

Mnemonic


The figurative 根源 root of something is the 源 source from which that thing arises from.

Usage


这 个 问题 的 根源

the root of this problem

他 的 妻子 是 他 幸福 的 根源。

His wife is the root of his happiness.