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起码

qǐ mǎ

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • at the minimum; at the very least

Definition

至少；最低限度。

at least; minimum.

Usage

表示最低要求或程度，常用来强调某事的最低限度。

Indicates the minimum requirement or degree, often used to emphasize the least amount or level.

Examples

  • 1 你起码应该打个电话通知一下。 (You should at least make a phone call to notify.)
  • 2 这篇文章起码有三千字。 (This article has at least three thousand characters.)
  • 3 哪怕天气不好，我们起码也要出门走走。 (Even if the weather is bad, we should at least go out for a walk.)
  • 4 他起码是本科毕业。 (He has at least a bachelor's degree.)
  • 5 每天起码要喝八杯水。 (At least eight glasses of water should be drunk every day.)

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