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v.(of a plant) put down roots; extend roots into the soil; strike root
小树已经扎根了。
The young trees have struck roots.
牢牢扎根于硬实土地的一丛灌木
a bush firmly rooted in the hard ground
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- 2
v.metatake or strike root (among the masses or in something)
新风尚已经在生活中扎根了。
The new way of doing things has already taken root in daily life.
方针已在干部和群众中牢牢扎根。
The principle has taken solid root in the cadres and the masses.
他的方式紧紧扎根于基督徒的世界观之中。
His approach is firmly anchored in a Christian world view.
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- 3
v.have an idea entrenched in one's mind
这一基本观念依旧扎根于自由主义传统。
This basic outlook remains anchored in the liberal tradition.
那一观念牢牢地扎根于公众意识中。
That idea firmly lodged itself in the public consciousness.
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Word usage
- Separable word"扎" and "根" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
这盆花已经扎了根。
This flower has taken root.
他在部队扎了根。
He took root in the army.
他在基层扎下了根。
He took root at the grassroots level.