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    Expressing 'laying a foundation' with 打下基础 (dǎxià jīchǔ)

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    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    为 + Goal + 打下基础

    Explanation

    打下基础 (dǎxià jīchǔ) means "to lay a foundation" or "to build a basis for something." The verb 打下 implies establishing something firmly, and it is commonly followed by 基础 (foundation) to express creating the groundwork for future development.

    Examples

    • 小时候学好数学，能为以后的学习打下基础。

      Xiǎoshíhou xué hǎo shùxué, néng wèi yǐhòu de xuéxí dǎ xià jīchǔ.

      Learning math well as a child can lay a foundation for future studies.

    • 这几年的工作经验为他的创业打下了坚实的基础。

      Zhè jǐ nián de gōngzuò jīngyàn wèi tā de chuàngyè dǎ xià le jiānshí de jīchǔ.

      These years of work experience laid a solid foundation for his entrepreneurship.

    • 多读书可以为写作打下良好的基础。

      Duō dú shū kěyǐ wèi xiězuò dǎ xià liánghǎo de jīchǔ.

      Reading more can lay a good foundation for writing.

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