根深蒂固

gēn shēn dì gù

HSK 7–9

Meaning

比喻基础深厚，不容易动摇。

Deep-rooted; firmly established; ingrained.

多用于形容思想、观念、习惯、制度等长期存在且难以改变。

Often used to describe ideas, concepts, habits, or systems that have existed for a long time and are difficult to change.

1 这种重男轻女的传统观念在农村仍然根深蒂固。 (The traditional concept of valuing men over women is still deeply rooted in rural areas.)
2 他的保守思想根深蒂固，很难被说服。 (His conservative ideas are so deeply rooted that it's hard to persuade him.)
3 这家公司的官僚作风根深蒂固，改革十分困难。 (The bureaucratic style of this company is deeply rooted, making reform very difficult.)
4 多年来形成的坏习惯根深蒂固，需要花很大力气才能改正。 (Bad habits formed over many years are deeply ingrained and require great effort to correct.)
5 当地的文化传统根深蒂固，外来文化很难影响。 (The local cultural traditions are deeply rooted, and foreign cultures have little influence.)

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