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    Referring to a foundation with 基础 (jīchǔ)

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    Explanation

    The noun 基础 (jīchǔ) means "base," "foundation," or "basis." It can refer to physical foundations or abstract concepts like the basis of knowledge or a system. It is widely used in expressions like 基础知识 (basic knowledge) and 以...为基础 (based on...).

    Examples

    • 学好基础知识对以后的学习非常重要。

      Xué hǎo jīchǔ zhīshi duì yǐhòu de xuéxí fēicháng zhòngyào.

      Learning the fundamentals well is very important for future studies.

    • 这栋楼的基础打得很牢固，不用担心安全问题。

      Zhè dòng lóu de jīchǔ dǎ de hěn láogù, bùyòng dānxīn ānquán wèntí.

      The foundation of this building was laid very solidly, so there's no need to worry about safety.

    • 我们的合作是以互相信任为基础的。

      Wǒmen de hézuò shì yǐ hùxiāng xìnrèn wéi jīchǔ de.

      Our cooperation is based on mutual trust.

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