No. 3,442 in Chinese
扎根
To take root; to become established.
In a sentence
梦想的种子需要扎根才能成长为大树。
The seeds of dreams need to take root to grow into a big tree.
In this sentence, '扎根' metaphorically represents the process of firmly establishing or grounding the foundation for dreams or aspirations.
移民在异国他乡努力扎根,为了追求更好的生活。
Immigrants strive to establish themselves firmly in a foreign land to pursue a better life.
Here, '扎根' signifies the act of building a stable life in a new environment, emphasizing adaptation and effort.
这家公司已经在我们的社区扎根多年,为我们带来了很多就业机会。
This company has been established in our community for many years, bringing many job opportunities.
In this example, '扎根' illustrates the company's stable presence and integration into the community over time.
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