English–Chinese

“deeply rooted” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingēn shēn dì gù

Example

这种观念在家庭里很根深蒂固。zhè zhǒng guān niàn zài jiā tíng lǐ hěn gēn shēn dì gù

This belief is deeply rooted in the family.

Illustration for 根深蒂固 (deeply rooted)

How to say “deeply rooted” in Chinese

“Deeply rooted” in Chinese is 根深蒂固 (gēn shēn dì gù).

A lasting idea or power is fixed at its base, like a plant that will not come loose when pulled.

Full entry for 根深蒂固: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 根深蒂固

在职场上,根深蒂固的偏见阻碍了公平晋升。zài zhí chǎng shàng gēn shēn dì gù de piān jiàn zǔ ài le gōng píng jìn shēng

In the workplace, deeply rooted prejudice hinders fair promotion.

Tips for using 根深蒂固

  • The word can describe both personal and social patterns, making it useful when an everyday explanation needs to show why changing a belief or practice will take more than a short conversation.

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