gēn​dì

foundation; basis

gēn​dì foundation; basis

  1. root (botany, family)
    the root of a plant; the part that grows underground to absorb nutrients; also refers to a child who carries on a family line
  2. adjective
    stem
    (bound form) the stem or base of a fruit, melon, or flower where it connects to the branch

gēn​dì cause

  1. gēn adverbnoun
    source
    (bound form) the origin, cause, or source of a situation or problem
  2. adjective
    stem
    (bound form) the stem or base of a fruit, melon, or flower where it connects to the branch