基础
jīchǔ
Description
“基础”是指事物最下面、最重要的部分，别的东西都建在它上面。
"基础" refers to the lowest and most important part of something, on which everything else is built.
我们常说学习要打好基础，就是先学好最重要的东西。
We often say that learning requires a solid "基础", meaning to first master the most important things.
Meanings
基础jīchǔ
foundation; base of a building or thing
这座桥的基础很结实。
The foundation of this bridge is very solid.
基础jīchǔ
basis; groundwork for learning or work
他的英语基础很好。
His foundation in English is very good.
基础jīchǔ
basic; fundamental (used before nouns)
我们先学基础知识。
Let's first learn the basic knowledge.
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Notes
- Etymology
基 (base/foundation) + 础 (plinth stone under a pillar), both meaning support.
- Nuance
基础 stresses the underlying groundwork; 基本 more often means 'basic/essential' as an adjective.
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