Radical:

meaning for gēn:

  • - root
  • - basis
  • - classifier for long slender objects, e.g. cigarettes, guitar strings
  • - Classifiers: 条
  • - radical (chemistry)fundamental
  • - basic
  • - root
  • - simply
  • - absolutely (not)
  • - (not) at all
  • - Classifiers: 个 according to
  • - based on
  • - basis
  • - foundation
  • - Classifiers: 个 origin
  • - root (cause)base of operationsto take root

zhè
gēn
jiànshǐ箭矢
fēidé飞得
hěnyuàn很远

This arrow flew a long distance.


zhè
zhíwù植物
de
gēn
fēicháng非常
shēn

The roots of this plant are very deep.


qǐng
gēn
chǐzi尺子
dìgěi递给

Please pass me that ruler.


hǎiwài海外
huáqiáo华侨
dào
zǔguó祖国
de
jùjūqū聚居区
xúnzhǎo寻找
zìjǐ自己
de
gēn
wénhuà文化
rèntóng认同

Overseas Chinese flock to ethnic enclaves in search of their roots and cultural identity.


qízhì旗帜
zài
měi
gēn
qígān旗杆
shàng
piāoyáng飘扬

Flags were flying on every mast.