根

gan1

(noun) source; origin · root · basis

Frequency Band 5

Meanings

gan1

  1. (noun) source; origin

gan1

  1. root
  2. basis
  3. classifier for long slender objects, e.g. cigarettes, guitar strings M: 条tiáo [条]
  4. radical (chemistry)
  5. foundation
  6. completely
  7. root of a number
  8. the penis

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