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根
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Stroke order — 10 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 根
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 根据 | gēn jù | according to; based on |
| 根 | gēn | root; basis |
| 根本 | gēn běn | fundamental; basic |
| 根深蒂固 | gēn shēn dì gù | deep-rooted (problem etc) |
| 根源 | gēn yuán | origin; root (cause) |
| 归根到底 | guī gēn dào dǐ | after all; in the final analysis |
| 根基 | gēn jī | foundation |
| 根治 | gēn zhì | to bring under permanent control; to effect a radical cure |
FAQ
How many strokes does 根 have?
根 has 10 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 根?
The pinyin for 根 is gēn. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄍㄣ.
What does 根 mean in Chinese?
根 means: root; basis. It appears in common words such as 根据、根、根本.