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基础

jīchǔ

Description

“基础”是指一件东西最下面、最重要的部分,也可以指学习或工作最开始要学的东西。

"基础" refers to the bottom and most important part of something, or the initial things to learn in study or work.

比如盖房子要先打好基础,学中文也要有好的语言基础。

For example, when building a house, you must first lay a good 基础, and learning Chinese also requires a solid language 基础.

Meanings

基础jīchǔ

foundation; base; basis

学好基础很重要。

Mastering the basics is important.

基础jīchǔ

basic; fundamental; elementary

这是一本基础汉语课本。

This is a basic Chinese textbook.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    基 (foundation) + 础 (plinth/base stone), two synonyms combined.

  • Nuance

    基础 often means abstract groundwork; 地基 refers to a building's physical foundation.

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