Definition
根深蒂固 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'roots deep, stems firm.' It describes beliefs, habits, or problems that are deeply entrenched and very difficult to change. You can use it as a predicate (某种观念根深蒂固) or as an attribute before a noun (根深蒂固的偏见).
idiom
deep-rooteddeeply entrenched (of ideas, problems, habits)
Examples
- 根深蒂固，。Zhè zhǒng chuántǒng guānniàn gēn shēn dì gù, hěn nán zài duǎn shíjiān nèi gǎibiàn.This traditional concept is deep-rooted and very hard to change in a short time.
- 根深蒂固，。Shèhuì zhōng de xǔduō piānjiàn gēn shēn dì gù, xūyào chángqī nǔlì cáinéng xiāochú.Many prejudices in society are deep-rooted and require long-term effort to eliminate.
- 根深蒂固。gēn shēn dì gù de jiù xíguàn duì gèrén fāzhǎn yǒu hěn dà de zǔ'ài zuòyòng.Deep-rooted old habits greatly hinder personal development.
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