起码 (qǐ mǎ) — (adjective) minimum; minimal; at the very least
Definition
Adjective meaning 'minimum, basic' — the lowest acceptable level (起码的安全意识 'basic safety awareness'). It is stronger than the adverb 至少 ('at least'), which is more common when stating a floor for numbers or actions.
adjective
minimumminimalat the very least
Examples
- 起码，。Zhè shì qǐ mǎ de lǐ mào, nǐ yīng gāi zuò dào.This is the minimum politeness — you should manage it.
- 起码。Tā lián qǐ mǎ de ān quán yì shí dōu méi yǒu.He doesn't even have the most basic safety awareness.
- 起码。qǐ mǎ De lǐ jiě shì hé zuò de jī chǔ.At least a minimum understanding is the basis for cooperation.
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