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    Referring to the "bottom" or "base" with 底 (dǐ)

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    Explanation

    底 (dǐ) means bottom, base, or foundation. It is used both as a standalone noun and as a component in compound words like 海底 (seabed) and 底层 (ground floor). It indicates the lowest part of something.

    Examples

    • 这个湖的底有很多石头。

      Zhège hú de dǐ yǒu hěn duō shítou.

      There are many stones at the bottom of this lake.

    • 把箱子放在柜子底吧，上面放不下了。

      Bǎ xiāngzi fàng zài guìzi dǐ ba, shàngmiàn fàng bù xià le.

      Put the box at the bottom of the cabinet — there's no room on top.

    • 杯子底有一点茶叶，你要不要再泡一杯？

      Bēizi dǐ yǒu yīdiǎn cháyè, nǐ yào bù yào zài pào yī bēi?

      There are a few tea leaves at the bottom of the cup — do you want to brew another cup?

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