根毛 (gēnmáo): root hair

Measure Word

一根根毛 gēn

HSK 7-9

根毛是植物吸收水分和无机盐的主要部位。

Gēnmáo shì zhíwù xīshōu shuǐfèn hé wújīyán de zhǔyào bùwèi.

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

HSK 7-9

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.

memory

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

根 gēn

毛 máo