基地

Traditional: 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)

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Examples

This is an air force base.

The company built a new base in the south.

This used to be a training base.

The scientists work at this base.

zuò

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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This word is part of lesson 37.