基地
jīdìTraditional: 基地
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Translation
base, stronghold, headquarters
Word origin
A compound of 基 (jī, foundation) and 地 (dì, ground, place), describing a foundational site from which activity is run.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 基 (jī, foundation) + 地 (dì, ground)
Stroke order
基
地
Examples
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This is an air force base.
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The company built a new base in the south.
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This used to be a training base.
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The scientists work at this base.
座。
This city is an important stronghold for them.
基地 (jī dì) means a base, stronghold, or headquarters - a fixed site that serves as the foundation for military, industrial, or research activity. It joins the ideas of foundation and place.
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