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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.

我们也常用"基本上"来说"差不多"或"大部分"。

We also often use "基本上" to mean "almost" or "mostly".

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; on the whole; almost

工作基本上做完了。

The work is basically done.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    基 (foundation) + 本 (root/origin), literally "foundation and root".

  • Nuance

    基本 is an adjective; 基本上 is an adverb meaning "basically/almost".

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