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The word 基本上 is formed by combining the root 基本, meaning "fundamental" or "basic", with the directional and relational suffix 上, which here denotes "in terms of" or "with regard to". This construction literally translates to "on the fundamental basis", creating an adverb that conveys the sense of something being true in its essential or foundational aspects.

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我基本上完成了作业。

Wǒ jīběn shàng wánchéng le zuòyè.

I have basically finished my homework.

他基本上每天去跑步。

Tā jīběn shàng měi tiān qù pǎobù.

He basically goes running every day.

这个问题基本上已经解决。

Zhège wèntí jīběn shàng yǐjīng jiějué.

This problem has basically been solved.

我们基本上同意这个方案，但需要修改一些部分。

Wǒmen jīběn shàng tóngyì zhège fāng'àn, dàn xūyào xiūgǎi yīxiē bùfèn.

We basically agree with this plan, but need to modify some parts.

在经过多次实验后，科学家们基本上证实了这个理论。

Zài jīngguò duōcì shíyàn hòu, kēxuéjiāmen jīběn shàng zhèngshíle zhège lǐlùn.

After numerous experiments, scientists have basically confirmed this theory.

Word Definition - 基本上

jī běn shang basically; on the whole

Individual Character Details

基 jī
本 běn
上 shǎng, shàng