Chinese

jīběn
Meaning: basic; fundamental
Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb, Noun

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Example sentences

食物和水是生活的基本需求。
Food and water are basic necessities of life.
尊重他人的隱私是基本的禮貌。
Respecting others' privacy is basic politeness.
身體健康是工作的基本前提。
Good health is a basic prerequisite for work.
每個人都應該尊重基本人權。
Everyone should respect basic human rights.
這是政黨的基本行動綱領。
This is the basic action program of the political party.

Usage Notes

Describes something essential or serving as a foundation.

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