Senses
根本 at all
Used in negative sentences to emphasize a complete lack of something, meaning "not at all" or "never".
根本 fundamental
Essential; basic; of primary importance or acting as the deciding factor.
根本 foundation
The root, source, or essence of a thing; a basic foundation upon which something is built.
根本 simply
Thoroughly; completely; utterly. This is used to emphasize a statement, often expressing that a situation is fundamental or cannot be changed.
根本 root of a plant
The actual root system of a plant or tree
根本 capital
Principal or seed money; original capital for business