Definition
夯实 (hāng shí) means to tamp or ram earth, and figuratively to consolidate or strengthen an existing foundation (e.g., knowledge, cooperation). Unlike 建设 (jiàn shè, to build/construct from scratch) or 筑 (zhù, to build structures), 夯实 focuses on making something already there more solid and secure.
verb
to tampto ram (earth, ground)to consolidateto strengthen (abstract foundations) — e.g.knowledgecooperationinstitutions
Examples
- 夯实。Dìjī xūyào xiān hāng shí cáinéng gài fángzi.The foundation needs to be tamped first before building a house.
- ，夯实。Wǒmen yào nǔlì xuéxí, hāng shí zhīshi de gēnjī.We must study hard to consolidate the foundation of our knowledge.
- 夯实。Gōngsī xīwàng tōngguò péixùn hāng shí tuánduì de hézuò jīngshén.The company hopes to strengthen the team's cooperative spirit through training.
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