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根深叶茂

根深葉茂
gēnshēnyèmào
idiom

Meanings

  1. 1 deep roots and flourishing leaves
  2. 2 well-established and thriving
  3. 3 a strong foundation yields rich growth

Examples

这家企业根深叶茂，已经经营了三代。
Zhè jiā qǐyè gēnshēnyèmào, yǐjīng jīngyíngle sān dài.
The firm has deep roots and strong branches — it's been run by three generations.
文化根深叶茂，才能代代相传。
Wénhuà gēnshēnyèmào, cáinéng dàidài xiāngchuán.
Only deeply rooted culture can be passed down generation after generation.

Tips

history
Attested in 汉·刘安《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.

Stroke Order

根 gēn
深 shēn
叶 yè
茂 mào