根深叶茂

根深葉茂

gēnshēn-yèmào

idiom

Meanings

HSK 4

这家企业根深叶茂，已经经营了三代。

Zhè jiā qǐyè gēnshēn-yèmào, yǐjīng jīngyíng le sān dài.

The firm has deep roots and strong branches - it's been run by three generations.

HSK 7-9

文化根深叶茂，才能代代相传。

Wénhuà gēnshēn-yèmào, cáinéng dàidàixiāngchuán.

Only deeply rooted culture can be passed down generation after generation.

history

Attested in 刘安's 《屏风赋》: 维兹屏风，出自幽谷，根深枝茂，号为乔木.

usage

Applied to companies, cultures, families, or traditions with long history and strong foundations. Not used for individuals.

根 gēn

深 shēn

叶 yè

茂 mào