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Expressing 'base' with 基地 (jīdì)
Structure
Modifier + 基地
Explanation
The noun 基地 (jīdì) means 'base' or 'facility,' referring to a location established for a specific purpose such as military operations, scientific research, or training. It is frequently used in contexts involving space exploration, military affairs, and industrial operations. Common collocations include 军事基地 (military base), 月球基地 (lunar base), and 训练基地 (training base).
Examples
他们在沙漠中建了一个科研基地。
Tāmen zài shāmò zhōng jiàn le yí gè kēyán jīdì.
They built a research base in the desert.
这里曾经是一个重要的军事基地。
Zhèlǐ céngjīng shì yí gè zhòngyào de jūnshì jīdì.
This used to be an important military base.
航天训练基地每年培养大量优秀人才。
Hángtiān xùnliàn jīdì měi nián péiyǎng dàliàng yōuxiù réncái.
The aerospace training base trains a large number of outstanding talents every year.