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gēn
根
🥢Intermediate
Meaning
Classifier for long, thin, rigid objects: sticks, ropes, noodles, hair.
💡 Memory Tip
根 is for long, thin, and rigid things. Think of roots (根) — long and thin!
Examples
一根筷子
yī gēn kuài zi
one chopstick
一根绳子
yī gēn shéng zi
one rope
一根头发
yī gēn tóu fā
one strand of hair
Common Nouns Used With
筷子kuài zichopsticks
绳子shéng zirope
头发tóu fāhair
香蕉xiāng jiāobanana
棍子gùn zistick
针zhēnneedle
葱cōngscallion / green onion
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