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according to
fundamental
foundation
deep-rooted
origin
to bring under permanent control
after all
to take root
to cure completely
radical sign √
the innermost depths of one's heart
the whys and the wherefores
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You do not have me in your sights at all.
Source: Tatoeba #2615149 · CC BY 2.0 FRI can't locate the source of the problem.
Source: Tatoeba #2017436 · CC BY 2.0 FRI look down on you!
Source: Tatoeba #800562 · CC BY 2.0 FRIn other words, he doesn't want to do it.
Source: Tatoeba #353219 · CC BY 2.0 FRI don't need this at all.
Source: Tatoeba #5091669 · CC BY 2.0 FRI can't go, nor do I want to.
Source: Tatoeba #2342823 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.