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    Referring to a cornerstone with 基石 (jīshí)

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    Structure

    Noun + 的 + 基石

    Explanation

    The noun 基石 (jīshí) means 'cornerstone' or 'foundation stone,' used both literally for the first stone set in a building's construction and figuratively for something that is fundamental and essential. Its figurative use is very common, as in 生命的基石 (the cornerstone of life). It emphasizes the foundational importance of whatever it describes.

    Examples

    • 教育是社会发展的基石。

      Jiàoyù shì shèhuì fāzhǎn de jīshí.

      Education is the cornerstone of social development.

    • 信任是任何一段感情的基石。

      Xìnrèn shì rènhé yī duàn gǎnqíng de jīshí.

      Trust is the cornerstone of any relationship.

    • 这项技术被认为是未来人工智能发展的基石。

      Zhè xiàng jìshù bèi rènwéi shì wèilái réngōng zhìnéng fāzhǎn de jīshí.

      This technology is considered the cornerstone of future artificial intelligence development.

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