奠定 (diàn dìng): to establish; to fix; to settle

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HSK 7verb

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Pinyin
Meaning: to establish; to fix; to settle
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

to establish
to fix
to settle

Chinese explanation

使事物稳固地建立起来，为以后的发展打好基础。常指为某种局面、关系、地位或成功打下坚实的基础，使之后的事情能顺利发展。多用于抽象事物，如奠定基础、奠定地位、奠定胜局。

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HSK 4

to fix

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Example sentences

This internship experience laid a solid foundation for him to become an excellent engineer in the future.

After multiple rounds of negotiations, the two sides finally reached an agreement, laying a good start for long-term cooperation between the two countries.

The elementary school stage is a critical period for children to develop study habits; parents and teachers should work together to lay the foundation for lifelong learning.

He made thorough preparations before the competition, which gave him an advantage that laid the foundation for ultimately winning the championship.

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