root or stem of a plant
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木有本,水有源。
A tree has its roots, just as a river has its source.
basis; essence; foundation; origin
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胜利之本
foundation of victory
original; inherent; intrinsic
originally; at first
one's own; native
current; present; this
according to; on the authority of; based on
book
edition; version
script; copy
memorial (to the emperor)
capital; principal
cost
principal; major; central