地基 (dì jī) — foundation (of a building); ground base for construction
Definition
Literally 'ground base' — the underground foundation that supports a building, as distinct from the visible 基础 (base, groundwork, or figurative basis). Used in both literal construction and figurative contexts like 打下地基 ('lay the groundwork').
noun
foundation (of a building)ground base for construction
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 。Zhè dòng lóu de dì jī dǎ dé hěn shēn.The foundation of this building is laid very deep.
- ，。Dì jī rú guǒ bù wěn, fáng zi hěn róng yì dǎo tā.If the foundation is unstable, the building can easily collapse.
- 。Shī gōng duì zhèng zài zuò dì jī.The construction team is laying the foundation.
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