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根源

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.