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Thanks for the input! But hold that thought: it does not have to be hard-to-break items. For example, we can also say 一根头发 (a thread of hair), 一根面条 (a thread of noodle), etc.
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支 is for long and hard - to -break items, 根 is just for long and thin items.
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To add to what Akhmadkhon mentioned above,
1. 支 is used on things that are hard and cannot be bent, while 根 can be used on things that are soft and can be bent (头发、面条、毛线, etc.). 支 can be used on abstract nouns, e.g. 队伍、歌曲
2. Note that 根 can also be used on things that are plants or related to plants and used to have roots, e.g. 黄瓜、木棍、火柴
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got it , thanks for the info
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1. 条 (tiáo): measure word for long and thin things, similar to 根.
2. 支 (zhī): measure word for long and thin things, similar to 根.
3. 枝 (zhī): measure word for long and thin things, similar to 根.
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根 (gēn) is a measure word used to count long and thin things, such as pencils, chopsticks, and wires. For example, 一根筷子 (yī gēn kuài zi) means "one chopstick" and 三根铅笔 (sān gēn qiān bǐ) means "three pencils".
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The character 根 (gēn) is commonly used as a measure word for long and thin objects, such as sticks, ropes, or plants. It frequently appears with several other characters in different contexts. Here are some characters that often accompany 根 (gēn):
1. **树 (shù)** - This means "tree." When combined, 树根 (shù gēn) refers to "tree roots." This highlights the connection between the tree and its foundational part.
2. **筋 (jīn)** - This means "muscle" or "tendon." When used together, 筋根 (jīn gēn) can refer to the "tendons" or "muscle fibers," drawing a parallel between the structure of the body and long, thin forms.
3. **线 (xiàn)** - This means "line" or "string." When combined, 线根 (xiàn gēn) refers to "string root," which may be used in contexts involving threads or lines that are long and thin.
4. **棒 (bàng)** - This means "stick" or "rod." The term 棒根 (bàng gēn) can be used to refer to the "base of a stick," emphasizing the thin, elongated nature of the object.
5. **管 (guǎn)** - This means "pipe" or "tube." In the context of 管根 (guǎn gēn), it refers to the "base of a tube," again reflecting the long and thin characteristics.
These combinations illustrate how 根 (gēn) can be used in various contexts to describe the essence of long and thin shapes across different objects in the Chinese language.
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