根部 (gēn bù) — root (of a plant)

Definition

Examples

• 这棵树的根部很深。
  Zhè kē shù de gēn bù hěn shēn.
  The roots of this tree are very deep.
• 移植时要小心保护根部。
  Yí zhí shí yào xiǎo xīn bǎo hù gēn bù.
  When transplanting, be careful to protect the roots.
• 这种植物的根部可以入药。
  Zhè zhǒng zhí wù de gēn bù kě yǐ rù yào.
  The roots of this plant can be used in medicine.