根源

根源 gēn yuán ㄍㄣ ㄩㄢˊ gan1 jyun4 HSK 7-9 流利級 · Level 5

  • origin
  • root (cause)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 根 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我无法找到问题的根源。 I can't locate the source of the problem.
  • 想像力是一切文明的根源。 Imagination is the root of all civilization.
  • 我们必须找出问题的根源。 We must get to the root of the problem.
  • 问题的根源是,在当今世界,愚人充满了自信,而智者充满了怀疑。 The fundamental cause of the problem is that in the modern world, idiots are full of confidence, while the intelligent are full of doubt.

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