| 根本 | gēn běn | fundamental; basic; root; simply; absolutely (not); (not) at all; Classifiers: 个 | |
| 根据 | gēn jù | according to; based on; basis; foundation; Classifiers: 个 | |
| 根源 | gēn yuán | origin; root (cause) | |
| 根据地 | gēn jù dì | base of operations | |
| 扎根 | zhā gēn | to take root |
| 1 | The people are the foundation of the state. | |
| 2 | This arrow flew a long distance. | |
| 3 | The roots of this plant are very deep. | |
| 4 | Court rulings need to be based on evidence. | |
| 5 | I ate a banana this morning. |
