Introduces the basis or reason for a following action or statement, meaning "on the basis of" or "based on".

Used in negative sentences to emphasize a complete lack of something, meaning "not at all" or "never".

Country in southeastern South America

basically; fundamentally; radically

the source, origin, or cause of something

the roots of grass

Morgan (name)

A base for long-term armed struggle; specifically a revolutionary base area or military stronghold

of fundamental importance; basic; radical

To completely cure a disease or medical condition; to heal something from the root.

foundation; basis; the underground part of a building that provides stability

(loanword) cured meat made from pig chest or other parts, also known as [[烟肉|煙肉|yan1 rou4]]

(of an idea, belief, etc.) to take hold or become firmly established in the mind

(colloquial) used in the negative to mean absolutely, simply, or altogether

Morgan Stanley, a global financial services company

deeply rooted and firm; ingrained and hard to change or shake. Used to describe things like beliefs, traditions, or problems that are firmly established.

Ronald Reagan (1911-2004), American politician who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989

the entire network of roots of a single plant; includes types such as taproots or fibrous roots

in the final analysis; when you get right down to it; in essence; fundamentally

in the final analysis; when you get to the root of a matter; ultimately; after all

to root out; to eliminate completely; to remove from the source

to grow roots (of a plant)

Michigan, a state of the United States.

the roots of a tree

The availability of money or credit in the financial market; the supply and demand for capital. Typically used in the context of the supply being tight or loose.

(colloquial) from the very beginning; in the first place; at all. Usually used in the negative to mean "never" or "simply not", often followed by [[就|就|jiu4]] for emphasis.

the mathematical symbol √ used to indicate the root of a number or expression

tuber or root of the kudzu vine, used in traditional Chinese medicine

the root of a plant

The root of the outer ear, where it connects to the head; the earlobe area.

to seek one's roots, specifically looking for ancestral origins or the place where one's family began

capital of Denmark

to take root; to establish a base; used metaphorically to describe deep involvement in a place or situation as a source of strength

The person (often a child or grandchild) or thing that one cherishes most in life; something essential to one's life or success

root of the woad plant used in Chinese medicine to treat colds, sore throats, and fevers

the root of a plant, typically growing underground and serving to anchor the plant or absorb nutrients

Häagen-Dazs, an American ice cream brand

the cause of misfortune, ruin, or disaster; bane

to dig up roots and inquire at the base; to investigate a matter thoroughly or inquire into the details of something

to destroy the root of a problem to prevent it from returning; originally from the Zuo Zhuan [[左传|左傳|zuo3 zhuan4]], to eliminate a source of trouble completely

The part of a tooth that is embedded in the socket of the jawbone.

The root cause or origin of a disease

the number that, when multiplied by itself, equals a given number; also known as [[二乘根|二乘根|er4 cheng2 gen1]] or [[二次根|二次根|er4 ci4 gen1]]

to pull or tear up by the roots; to pluck out including the roots

The fine, hair-like structures found near the tips of plant roots used to absorb water and nutrients

the part of a ticket or receipt that remains after another part has been detached; a counterfoil

the bottom part of a wall or fence where it meets the ground

Deep-rooted bad traits or habits that are ingrained and difficult to change; inherent weaknesses or vices in a person's character or a society's culture.

the part of a receipt, check, or ticket that is kept as a record; counterfoil