English–Chinese
“take root” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhā gēn
Example
他已经在这里扎根了。tā yǐ jīng zài zhè lǐ zhā gēn le
He has already taken root here.
How to say “take root” in Chinese
“Take root” in Chinese is 扎根 (zhā gēn).
A person or living thing becomes firmly anchored in one place, with a lasting presence growing there over time.
Example sentences with 扎根
很多移民在新城市逐渐扎根，开始有稳定的生活。hěn duō yí mín zài xīn chéng shì zhú jiàn zhā gēn kāi shǐ yǒu wěn dìng de shēng huó
Many immigrants gradually took root in the new city and began to lead stable lives.
Tips for using 扎根
- The subject can be a person, business, organization, or culture, so this word is useful when describing a lasting connection with a community rather than merely reporting arrival.