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功底

gōng dǐ

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • training in the basic skills

Definition

指基本功、基础功夫。

Basic skill, foundation. Refers to the fundamental skills or grounding in a particular field.

Usage

常用于评价某人在某领域的基本技能或基础扎实程度。

Often used to evaluate a person's basic skills or solid foundation in a particular area.

Examples

  • 1 他的书法功底很深,每一笔都很有力。 (His calligraphy foundation is very solid; every stroke is forceful.)
  • 2 这位演员的台词功底扎实,表演自然流畅。 (This actor has a solid foundation in lines, delivering natural and fluent performances.)
  • 3 学习武术需要日积月累的功底,不能急于求成。 (Learning martial arts requires accumulated basic skills over time; one cannot rush success.)
  • 4 她的英语功底很好,听说读写都游刃有余。 (She has a good foundation in English, excelling in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.)
  • 5 随着功底越来越深厚,他在比赛中也表现得更加自信。 (As his foundation grew deeper, he performed more confidently in competitions.)
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