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Deep-rooted in Chinese

(idiom) deep-rooted · HSK 7–9

根深蒂固 gēn shēn dì gù

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  1. 根 gēn root
  2. 深 shēn deep
  3. 蒂 dì stalk
  4. 固 gù solid

这种想法在他心里根深蒂固。 This idea is deeply rooted in his mind.

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