gan1 jyun4根源
Jyutpinggan1 jyun4
Yalegān yùhn
Definition
Source, origin, or root; the place where something begins or first occurs.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or serious contexts to discuss the fundamental cause of complex issues or abstract concepts. It carries a sense of depth and gravity, distinguishing it from simpler words for source like 源頭 which often refer to physical origins like rivers or literal beginnings.
Measure word
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Where exactly is the root of this problem?
We must find out the root of the matter.
Related words
Common phrases
root of the problem
investigate the root cause
Common mistake
Avoid using this for everyday physical origins, such as the source of a smell or the origin of a product, where words like 源頭 or 來源 are much more natural.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
