根本 is a compound formed by two characters with the similar meaning. This word has three different uses. The examples will help to master how to use it properly.
根本 gēn běn
Used as a noun
base; foundation; the root; fundamentality
Examples:
从根本上解决问题 tackle a problem at its source
抓住问题的根本 get to the root of a problem
Used as an adjective
basic, fundamental, root
Examples:
根本变化 fundamental change
根本利益 fundamental interests
根本原因 root cause
Used as an adverb
at all, totally, at all times, etc
Examples:
根本不当人看 simply not treat sb as a human being
那根本不是孩子该去的地方。 That is no place for a child.
他根本不是什么医生。 He is no doctor in the first place.
问题已得到根本解决。 The matter has been settled once and for all.
我根本就不同意。 I totally disagree.
他根本不会做这种事。 He is quite above such conduct.
我根本就没见过他。 I’ve never seen him before.
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