gēn​běn HSK3

at all

Senses

根本 gēn​běn at all

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

根本 gēn​běn fundamental

Essential; basic; of primary importance or acting as the deciding factor.

根本 gēn​běn foundation

The root, source, or essence of a thing; a basic foundation upon which something is built.

根本 gēn​běn simply

Thoroughly; completely; utterly. This is used to emphasize a statement, often expressing that a situation is fundamental or cannot be changed.

根本 gēn​běn root of a plant

The actual root system of a plant or tree

根本 gēn​běn capital

Principal or seed money; original capital for business

References

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