根基 (gēn jī) — foundation (both literal and figurative)
Definition
A figurative 'foundation' — the deep, established base of an institution, skill, or relationship. 基础 is more general and includes skills/knowledge; 根本 leans toward the essential 'root' of an issue.
noun
foundation (both literal and figurative)
Examples
- 根基。Gài fáng zi yào xiān dǎ hǎo gēn jī.To build a house, you must first lay the foundation well.
- 根基。Jiào yù shì yí gè guó jiā fā zhǎn de gēn jī.Education is the foundation of a country's development.
- 根基，。Zhè suǒ dà xué yǒu shēn hòu de gēn jī, jiào xué zhì liàng hěn gāo.This university has a deep foundation and high teaching quality.
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