Meaning

(not) at all; simply; fundamental; basic; root

Pronunciation

Tone marks: ?gen ben
Tone numbers: gen1 ben3

Chinese Characters

Traditional: ??
Simplified: ??

First Character: ? (gen) – radical (chem.); root; basis
Second Character: ? (ben) – roots or stems of plants; origin; source; this; the current; root; foundation; basis; (a measure word)

Examples of Gen Ben

?Ni genben jiùshì húshuo ba dào.
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You're talking nonsense.

?Ni zhèyàng zuò genben jiejué bùliao wèntí.
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The way you are proceeding will not solve the problem.