荄 (gāi) - root & rootstock

荄Tone 1

gāi ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

荄 · gāi

root;

rootstock;

the base or foundation of a plant

rootrootstockthe base or foundation of a plant

Usage highlights

plant rootroot systemrootstock basedeep rootmedicinal rootroot cutting

Synonyms

  • 根— root
  • 本— root, origin
  • 基— foundation, base

Antonyms

  • 梢— tip, end
  • 末— end, tip

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The plant's root system(植物的荄)
  • Deep roots in the soil(土壤中的深荄)
  • Cutting the rootstock(切断荄部)
  • Ancient texts mention medicinal roots(古籍中提到的药荄)

Collocations

  • plant root(植物荄)
  • root system(荄系)
  • rootstock base(荄部)
  • deep root(深荄)
  • medicinal root(药荄)
  • root cutting(荄切)

Idioms

  • Deep roots and firm foundation(根深荄固)
  • Cutting the root to stop growth(斩荄除根)
  • Ancient roots and abundant leaves(古荄繁叶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, roots (荄) of certain plants were used for their medicinal properties
  • The character appears in classical texts describing plant anatomy and agricultural practices
  • Represents the fundamental, hidden foundation in botanical contexts

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