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What does it mean to penetrate the roots, hide the stems, and penetrate the stems?

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Check the roots to see if there are any roots

Tonggen is to see whether a certain heavenly stem has found its roots in the earthly branches. Without roots, power will easily float on the surface; with roots, it will be easier to fall to the ground.

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