功底 (gōng dǐ) — basic skills, fundamentals (in a craft, art, or discipline)
Definition
功底 refers specifically to the basic skills a person has built up in a craft or art (calligraphy, music, martial arts). Pairs with 扎实/深厚. Use 基本功 for the general concept; 基础 is broader and more abstract.
noun
basic skillsfundamentals (in a craft, art, or discipline)
Examples
- 功底。Tā de shū fǎ gōng dǐ hěn zhā shi.His calligraphy fundamentals are very solid.
- 功底。Xué wǔ shù xū yào xiān dǎ hǎo gōng dǐ.Learning martial arts requires first building a solid foundation.
- 功底。Zhè wèi gāng qín jiā de gōng dǐ fēi cháng shēn hòu.This pianist's basic skills are extremely profound.
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