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基本 (jī běn): basic, fundamental, essential; basically, essentially, on the whole

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4adjective, adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
basic, fundamental, essential; basically, essentially, on the whole
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective, adverb
HSK level
HSK 4

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • basic
  • fundamental
  • main
  • elementary
  • basic
  • fundamental
  • elementary
  • main
  • essential
  • basically
  • on the whole
  • in the main

Chinese explanation

  • 指事物最主要、最根本的部分,强调不可缺少或作为起点的性质
  • 也指大致上、大体上,表示从主要方面来看。

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HSK 5

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Example sentences

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Learning the basic skills of Chinese is very important.

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This is the most basic requirement, you must do it.

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His basic salary is 5,000 yuan per month.

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We should first master basic knowledge, then learn advanced content.

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The basic functions of this software are free.

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This is a basic method for learning Chinese.

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His basic salary is not high, but the bonuses are many.

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I basically agree with your view.

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The project has basically been completed.

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Mastering basic grammar is very important for beginners.

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