CHINESE DICTIONARYWORD

根本

gēn běnHSK 5

根本 (gēn běn) is an HSK 5 Chinese word with 3 definitions and 6 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH3
DEFINITIONS3
EXAMPLES6
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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

noun 名

  1. Englishfoundation

    • EX
      解决问题的根本是找出原因,而不是只看结果。

      The key to solving a problem is to find its cause rather than focus only on the result.

    • EX
      我们必须从根本上改善公司的服务质量。

      We must fundamentally improve the quality of the company's service.

2

adjective 形

  1. Englishfundamental

    • EX
      这次改革带来了根本的变化。

      This reform brought about fundamental changes.

    • EX
      身体健康是学习和工作最根本的条件。

      Good health is the most fundamental requirement for studying and working.

3

adverb 副

  1. Englishsimply

    • EX
      他说的话我根本听不懂。

      I simply can't understand what he is saying.

    • EX
      这件事他根本就没有告诉我,所以我不知道。

      He didn't tell me about this at all, so I didn't know.