基点 (jī diǎn) — (noun) starting point; foundation; (noun) cardinal point (e.g., north, south, east, west); (noun) center; focus
Definition
Literally 'base point' — used in abstract or strategic contexts for a starting point or center (of activity, theory, geography), not for everyday physical places.
noun
starting pointfoundationcardinal point (e.g., north, south, east, west)centerfocus
Examples
- 基点。Zhè ge lǐ lùn shì yán jiū gōng zuò de jī diǎn.This theory is the starting point of the research work.
- 基点：、、、。Dì qiú shàng yǒu sì gè zhǔ yào de jī diǎn: dōng, nán, xī, běi.There are four main cardinal points on Earth: east, south, west, north.
- 基点。Zhè zuò chéng shì shì jīng jì huó dòng de jī diǎn.This city is the center of economic activity.
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