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基本

jīběn

basic
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形、副
HSK
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01 · MEANING

基本

基本 (jīběn) is an HSK 4 Chinese word. Its most common English meaning is basic; depending on context, it can also mean fundamental or main. Read the examples below to choose the meaning that fits the sentence.

01basic
02fundamental
03main
04elementary
02 · EXAMPLES

基本

它是基本人权。Tā shì jī běn rén quán。

It's a basic human right.

你不懂基本逻辑吗?Nǐ bù dǒng jī běn luó jí ma?

Do you not understand basic logic?

我认为你的基本理论是错的。Wǒ rèn wéi nǐ de jī běn lǐ lùn shì cuò de。

I think your basic theory is wrong.

03 · PRACTISE WRITING

Practise writing

04 · QUICK CHECK

Quick check

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