Chinese

jīshí
Meaning: cornerstone; foundation; basis
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

誠實是信任的基石。
诚实是信任的基石。
Honesty is the cornerstone of trust.
司法獨立是民主國家的基石。
Judicial independence is the cornerstone of a democratic country.
國防建設是國家安全的基石。
National defense construction is the cornerstone of national security.
誠信是企業成功的基石。
Integrity is the cornerstone of corporate success.
良好的企業信譽是公司成功的基石。
A good corporate reputation is the cornerstone of a company's success.

Usage Notes

Literally a stone in a building's foundation, but often used figuratively to describe a fundamental element or principle.

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