基础 (jī chǔ) — foundation, basis
Definition
基础 (jīchǔ) is a noun meaning 'foundation' — typically the base something is built on (skills, economy, plan). As a noun it contrasts with 基本 (adjective 'basic') and 根据 / 依据 (sources to base an argument on).
noun
foundationbasis
Examples
- 基础。Xué xí yǔ yán yào dǎ hǎo jī chǔ.Learning a language requires building a good foundation.
- 基础？Zhè ge jì huà de jī chǔ shì shén me?What is the basis of this plan?
- 基础。Jīng jì jī chǔ duì fā zhǎn hěn zhòng yào.The economic foundation is very important for development.
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