Definition
地基 refers to the physical foundation of a building — the part that contacts the ground and supports the structure. It is a construction term distinct from 基础 (which can be abstract 'basis' or 'foundation'). You'll hear it in contexts like 打地基 (to lay a foundation), 地基下沉 (foundation sinking), and 地基加固 (foundation reinforcement).
n.
foundation (of a building)ground base for construction
Examples
- 。Zhè dòng lóu de dì jī dǎ de hěn shēn.The foundation of this building is laid very deep.
- ，。dì jī rúguǒ bù wěn, fángzi hěn róngyì dǎotā.If the foundation is unstable, the building can easily collapse.
- 。Shīgōng duì zhèngzài zuò dì jī.The construction team is laying the foundation.
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