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基础

jīchǔ

base
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01 · MEANING

基础

基础 (jīchǔ) is an HSK 4 Chinese word. Its most common English meaning is base; depending on context, it can also mean foundation or basis. Read the examples below to choose the meaning that fits the sentence.

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02 · EXAMPLES

基础

数学是所有科学的基础。Shù xué shì suǒ yǒu kē xué de jī chǔ。

Mathematics is basic to all sciences.

你的理论是以什么为基础?Nǐ de lǐ lùn shì yǐ shén me wèi jī chǔ ?

What do you base your theory on?

尊重法律是我们社会的基础。Zūn zhòng fǎ lǜ shì wǒ men shè huì de jī chǔ。

Respect for law is fundamental to our society.

03 · PRACTISE WRITING

Practise writing

04 · QUICK CHECK

Quick check

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