Chinese
jīchǔ
Meaning: foundation; basis
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

學習語言需要打好基礎。
学习语言需要打好基础。
Learning a language requires building a good foundation.
言論自由是民主主義的基礎。
Freedom of speech is the foundation of democracy.
健全的法制是社會安定的基礎。
A sound legal system is the foundation of a stable society.
信任是建立良好關係的基礎。
Trust is the foundation of building a good relationship.
稅收是政府建設基礎設施的主要經費來源。
Tax revenue is the main source of funds for government infrastructure construction.

Usage Notes

The fundamental base or starting point of something.

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