gēn​dì

foundation; basis

  • created sense approved 根蒂 · gēn​dì · foundation; basis — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    根蒂

    gēn​dì

    foundation; basis

    the root of a plant and the stalk of a fruit; (figuratively) the foundation, basis, or grounds of a matter or statement

    根 (literal) → 根 · gēn · root (botany, family) 蒂 (literal) → 蒂 · dì · stem

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  • created sense approved 根蒂 · gēn​dì · cause — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    根蒂

    gēn​dì

    cause

    the underlying cause or origin of something

    根 (literal) → 根 · gēn · source 蒂 (literal) → 蒂 · dì · stem

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