created reference approved 根本 → 个/個 (classifier) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
根本 gēnběn
个 / 個 gè
classifier
Changed: source (simp), source (trad), source pinyin, target (simp), target (trad), target pinyin, type
created sense approved 根本 · gēnběn · foundation — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
根本
gēnběn
foundation
The root, source, or essence of a thing; a basic foundation upon which something is built.
根 (literal) → 根 · gēn · root (botany, family) 本 (literal) → 本 · běn · origin
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created sense approved 根本 · gēnběn · fundamental — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
根本
gēnběn
fundamental
Essential; basic; of primary importance or acting as the deciding factor.
根 (literal) → 根 · gēn · root (botany, family) 本 (literal) → 本 · běn · origin
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created sense approved 根本 · gēnběn · at all — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
根本
gēnběn
at all
Used in negative sentences to emphasize a complete lack of something, meaning "not at all" or "never".
根 (literal) → 根 · gēn · thoroughly 本 (literal) → 本 · běn · originally
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created sense approved 根本 · gēnběn · simply — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
根本
gēnběn
simply
Thoroughly; completely; utterly. This is used to emphasize a statement, often expressing that a situation is fundamental or cannot be changed.
根 (literal) → 根 · gēn · thoroughly 本 (literal) → 本 · běn · originally
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created sense approved 根本 · gēnběn · root of a plant — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
根本
gēnběn
root of a plant
The actual root system of a plant or tree
根 (literal) → 根 · gēn · root (botany, family) 本 (literal) → 本 · běn · root
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created sense approved 根本 · gēnběn · capital — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
根本
gēnběn
capital
Principal or seed money; original capital for business
根 (literal) → 根 · gēn · base 本 (literal) → 本 · běn · capital
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