根毛

gēnmáo

noun #25,459

Measure Word

一根根毛 gēn

Meanings

1 root hair
2 rhizoid

Characters

Examples

根毛是植物吸收水分和无机盐的主要部位。

Gēnmáo shì zhíwù xīshōu shuǐfèn hé wújī yán de zhǔyào bùwèi.

Root hairs are the main site where plants absorb water and minerals.

显微镜下可以清楚地看到根毛的结构。

Xiǎnwēijìng xià kěyǐ qīngchǔ de kàndào gēnmáo de jiégòu.

The structure of root hairs can be clearly seen under a microscope.

Tips

memory

根 (root) + 毛 (hair) = tiny hair-like extensions on plant roots that dramatically increase surface area for water absorption.

Stroke Order

根 gēn

毛 máo