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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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