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基本
jīběn
Description
"基本"的意思是最重要、最基础的部分。
"基本" means the most important and fundamental part.
我们常说"基本上"，表示大部分或差不多都是这样。
We often say "基本上" to mean mostly or almost all the same.
Meanings
基本jīběn
basic; fundamental
这是最基本的知识。
This is the most basic knowledge.
基本上jīběnshàng
basically; mostly; on the whole
作业我基本上写完了。
I've basically finished my homework.
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Notes
- Etymology
基 (foundation) + 本 (root/origin), together meaning the underlying base.
- Nuage
基本 stresses being fundamental, while 基础 more often names a physical or abstract foundation.
In videos
“呃基本都是4.5级4.5级的地震”
“你基本能听懂老师在说什么”
“但是因为性欲是很基本的欲望对不对？所以这个当然是很重要的”
“你其实基本，基本上英文其实很够用了啦，”
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