根本 gēnběn
at all / fundamentally
根本 (gēnběn) means "at all / fundamentally" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 根本
等于
děngyú
to be equal to / to be like
原因
yuányīn
reason / cause
字幕
zìmù
subtitles
管理
guǎnlǐ
management
合适
héshì
suitable
不同
bùtóng
different
Frequently asked questions
What does 根本 (gēnběn) mean in Chinese?
根本 (gēnběn) means "at all / fundamentally" in Chinese. 根本 (gēnběn) means "at all / fundamentally" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 根本 in a sentence?
Use 根本 (gēnběn) the way you would use "at all / fundamentally" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 根本?
Common words that pair with 根本 include 等于. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 根本 (gēnběn) and 非常 (fēicháng)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 根本 means "at all / fundamentally"; 非常 means "very / extremely". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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