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基本

jī běn
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adjective Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. basic
  2. 2. fundamental
  3. 3. main
  4. 4. elementary

Usage notes

Collocations

基本 is often used with 上 to form the adverb 基本上 (basically), which can be placed before the verb.

Common mistakes

基本 is an adjective and should be followed by 的 when modifying a noun (e.g., 基本的要求), unless it's part of a compound like 基本工资.

Example Sentences

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这是 基本 的要求。
This is a basic requirement.
这是一个 基本 原则。
This is a basic principle.
这个月的收支 基本 平衡。
This month's income and expenses are roughly balanced.
细胞分裂是生物生长的 基本 过程。
Cell division is a fundamental process of biological growth.
学习新技能时,首先要掌握 基本 要领。
When learning a new skill, you must first grasp the basic essentials.

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