zi6 bun2治本
Jyutpingzi6 bun2
Yalejih bún
Definition
to tackle a problem at its root; to effect a permanent solution (contrasted with 治標|治标[zhi4 biao1])
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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