基
本

About

The word "基本" is formed by combining the character "基", meaning foundation or base, with "本", meaning root or origin; together they directly convey the concept of something foundational and primary, hence the meaning "basic" or "fundamental".

Example Sentences Hide

基本规则要记住。

Jīběn guīzé yào jìzhù.

Basic rules must be remembered.

我们基本上同意了计划。

Wǒmen jīběnshàng tóngyìle jìhuà.

We basically agreed to the plan.

学习语言需要掌握基本语法。

Xuéxí yǔyán xūyào zhǎngwò jīběn yǔfǎ.

Learning a language requires mastering basic grammar.

尽管技术先进，但基本的工作原理不变。

Jǐnguǎn jìshù xiānjìn, dàn jīběn de gōngzuò yuánlǐ bù biàn.

Although the technology is advanced, the basic working principles remain unchanged.

在考虑任何解决方案之前，必须首先确认基本假设是否成立。

Zài kǎolǜ rènhè jiějué fāng'àn zhīqián, bìxū shǒuxiān quèrèn jīběn jiǎshè shìfǒu chénglì.

Before considering any solution, one must first confirm whether the basic assumptions are valid.

Word Definition - 基本

jī běn basic; fundamental; main; elementary

Individual Character Details

基 jī
本 běn