柢 Stroke Order

柢 [dǐ] 1. The root of a tree; extended to mean foundation. - 树木的根；引申为基础。 - 根深～固。他的英文很有根～。 2. Specifically refers to the direct or top root. - 同本义。特指直根 ([En.] root; toproot) 3. Metaphorically refers to the origin or foundation of a matter. - 比喻事物的本源或基础 ([En.] base) 4. Additional meanings: - 碓衡，杵柄。 (Pestle, the handle of a pestle) - 桃。 (Peach) 引文例： 1. 《尔雅·释言》：柢，本也。 - "Erya: The root is the basis." 2. 《韩非子·解老》：柢也者，本之所以建生也。 - "Hanfeizi: The root is the basis of existence." 3. 《汉书·邹阳传》：蟠木根柢。 - "Han Shu: The twisted roots of trees." 例句： - 素无根柢之容。 - "To be without any foundation or root." 引文例： 1. 《老子》：是谓深根、固柢，长生、久视之道也。 - "Laozi: This is called deep roots and firm foundations, the way to longevity and enduring vision." 2. 《残冬》：后来村里的青年女人又要追问根柢了。 - "In 'Remnant Winter': Later, the young women of the village will again inquire about the foundation."