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地基
dìjī
Description
地基是房子最下面的部分，在地下面。
The 地基 is the lowest part of a house, located underground.
如果地基不好，房子就会不安全。
If the 地基 is poor, the house will be unsafe.
Meanings
地基dìjī
foundation of a building; groundwork
工人在打地基。
The workers are laying the foundation.
地基dìjī
the ground or land a structure sits on
这块地基很结实。
This foundation is very solid.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
地 (ground) + 基 (base/foundation).
- Nuance
地基 is the physical building foundation; 基础 is often used figuratively for a basis.
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