根本上 gēnběnshàng fundamentally Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 根本 gēnběn adverb simply Thoroughly; completely; utterly. This is used to emphasize a statement, often expressing that a situation is fundamental or cannot be changed.上 shang locative on (suffix) on; in; at; on the surface of; used after a noun to indicate a location, scope, or aspect