Everyday characterSound

根

gēn

root

Frequency
#352Estimated
HSK
Level 3Estimated

Stroke order

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How it is built

艮 gèn gives the sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Sound family of 艮

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Words 1

  • 根据gēnjùaccording toHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 0

No sentence uses 根 yet.