根深蒂固

Traditional form:

根深蒂固

Pinyin (reading):

gēnshēndìgù

Definitions:

• deep-rooted (problem etc)

Characters:

• 根 - root, basis, foundation
• 深 - deep, profound; depth
• 蒂 - root cause; the stem of a fruit; the peduncle of a flower
• 固 - to solidify; strength

Traditional characters:

• 根 - root, basis, foundation
• 深 - deep, profound; depth
• 蒂 - root cause; the stem of a fruit; the peduncle of a flower
• 固 - to solidify; strength