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基本上

jī běn shang

HSK 4

Meaning

  • basically
  • on the whole

Definition

大体上；主要地；表示在主要方面或一般情况下成立，但可能有例外或细节上的差异。

Basically; essentially; in the main aspects or under normal circumstances, though there may be exceptions or differences in details.

Usage

用于对事物进行概括性描述，强调主要部分或总体情况，常带有‘大致如此’的意味。可用于肯定、否定或条件句。

Used to give a general description, emphasizing the main part or overall situation, often with the implication of 'roughly so'. Can be used in affirmative, negative, or conditional sentences.

Examples

  • 1 这个项目基本上完成了，只剩一些细节需要修改。 (This project is basically finished, only some details need to be modified.)
  • 2 我基本上同意你的观点，但有一点保留意见。 (I basically agree with your point, but I have one reservation.)
  • 3 从北京到上海，坐高铁基本上需要四个半小时。 (From Beijing to Shanghai, it basically takes four and a half hours by high-speed rail.)
  • 4 他基本上每天都去健身房锻炼。 (He basically goes to the gym every day to work out.)
  • 5 虽然有点小问题，但整体上基本上没问题。 (Although there are minor issues, overall it's basically fine.)

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