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to take root

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

sheng1gen1 shēnggēn

Meaning


Primary

to take root

Alternatives

take root, took root, taking root, takes root, to strike root, strike root

Mnemonic


A plant 生根 takes root when its 根 root settles in and is able to draw 生 life energy from the soil to support itself.

Usage


生根 开花

take root and blossom

这 种 植物 生根 很 快。

This type of plant takes root very quickly.