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基础
jī chǔ
Meaning
- base; foundation; basis
- basic; fundamental
Definition
事物发展的根本或起点。
Foundation, basis, or starting point of something.
Usage
常用来表示事物的根基、根本或前提条件，可用于具体事物（如建筑基础）或抽象概念（如知识基础、经济基础）。
Often used to refer to the foundation, root, or prerequisite of something, applicable to concrete things (e.g., building foundation) or abstract concepts (e.g., knowledge base, economic basis).
Examples
- 1 打好基础是学习任何技能的关键。 (Laying a solid foundation is key to learning any skill.)
- 2 这座建筑的基础非常坚固。 (The foundation of this building is very solid.)
- 3 良好的教育是个人发展的基础。 (Good education is the foundation of personal development.)
- 4 经济基础决定上层建筑。 (The economic base determines the superstructure.)
- 5 我们首先需要掌握基础知识。 (We need to master the basic knowledge first.)
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