Meaning
(not) at all; simply; fundamental; basic; root
Pronunciation
Tone marks: ►gēn běn
Tone numbers: gen1 ben3
Chinese Characters
Traditional: 根本
Simplified: 根本
First Character: 根 (gēn) – radical (chem.); root; basis
Second Character: 本 (běn) – roots or stems of plants; origin; source; this; the current; root; foundation; basis; (a measure word)
Examples of Gēn Běn
Audio files are marked with ►
►Nǐ gēnběn jiùshì húshuō bā dào.
你根本就是胡說八道｡
你根本就是胡说八道｡
You're talking nonsense.
►Nǐ zhèyàng zuò gēnběn jiějué bùliǎo wèntí.
你這樣做根本解決不了問題｡
你这样做根本解决不了问题｡
The way you are proceeding will not solve the problem.
