shēng​gēn

to take root

  • created sense approved 生根 · shēng​gēn · to take root — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    生根

    shēng​gēn

    to take root

    to grow roots (of a plant)

    生, 根

    生 (literal) → 生 · shēng · to grow 根 (literal) → 根 · gēn · root (botany, family)

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  • created sense approved 生根 · shēng​gēn · to strike deep roots — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    生根

    shēng​gēn

    to strike deep roots

    to establish a firm foundation; to become firmly established (of people, ideas, or movements)

    生, 根

    生 (literal) → 生 · shēng · to give rise to 根 (literal) → 根 · gēn · base

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  • created sense approved 生根 · shēng​gēn · rootage — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    生根

    shēng​gēn

    rootage

    the system or growth of roots

    生 (literal) → 生 · shēng · to grow 根 (literal) → 根 · gēn · root (botany, family)

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