根治

gēn zhì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to bring under permanent control
2. to effect a radical cure

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 临时 lín shí 临时 lín shí as the time draws near 暂时的，非永久性: as the time draws near

Related words

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• 治本 zhì běn 治本 zhì běn to tackle a problem at its root; to effect a permanent solution (contrasted with 治標|治标[zhì biāo]) 从根源上解决问题，常与“治标”对比: to tackle a problem at its root; to effect a permanent solution (contrasted with 治標|治标[zhì biāo])

Synonyms

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• 治愈 zhì yù 治愈 zhì yù to cure; to restore to health 彻底治好疾病: to cure; to restore to health
• 根除 gēn chú 根除 gēn chú to eradicate 彻底消灭问题根源: to eradicate

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“疾病”“问题”搭配，如“根治癌症”“根治腐败”，较少用于口语随意话题。

Common mistakes

“根治”通常用于疾病或社会问题，不用于具体物品的修理，如不能说“根治手表”。

Example Sentences

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医生终于 根治 了他的慢性胃病。

The doctor finally cured his chronic stomach disease.

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Child Words of 根治

• 根 根 gēn: root
• 治 治 zhì: to rule