基 Stroke Order — How to Write 基
基 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 土, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
基 Radical and Character Components
基 is a phono-semantic compound: 土 (earth) carries the meaning, while 其 indicates the sound.
Radical: 土 + 8 more strokes
基 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jī
Meanings of 基 in Chinese
1
jī基
The foundation, base, or groundwork of a structure or concept, such as a cornerstone or groundwork.
学习知识要打好基础，才能更好地理解和应用。
To truly understand and apply knowledge, one must lay a solid foundation in learning.
fundamental; basic; initial; base; foundation
学习任何新技能都需要扎实的基本功。
Learning any new skill requires a solid foundation of basic skills.
To be based on; on the basis of (as in 'based on certain facts or principles').
这项研究基于最新的数据分析。
This research is based on the latest data analysis.
In chemistry, a group of atoms regarded as a single unit within a molecule, such as a radical, an amino group, or a carboxyl group.
蛋白质含有氨基和羧基。
Proteins contain amino and carboxyl groups.
Common Words and Phrases with 基
1
Basic; fundamental; essential; primary.
我们已经掌握了这项技能的基本操作。
We have already mastered the basic operations of this skill.
2
Basically, generally speaking, for the most part.
这个项目基本上完成了，只剩下一些细节需要处理
This project is basically complete; only a few details need to be handled.
3
The fundamental wave is the lowest frequency component of a complex periodic wave, also known as the fundamental frequency.
工程师们正在分析电路输出信号的基波分量。
Engineers are analyzing the fundamental component of the circuit's output signal.
4
Grass-roots; the basic level of an organization or society, often referring to ordinary people.
社区的基层工作者为居民提供了很多帮助。
Community grassroots workers provided a lot of help to residents.
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A foundational course that provides core knowledge and basic skills for further specialized study.
大学一年级通常会开设许多数学和物理的基础课，为后续专业学习打下坚实基础。
First-year university students typically take many foundational courses in mathematics and physics to build a solid base for subsequent specialized studies.
7
Foundation bed; the layer of soil directly beneath a building's foundation.
在规划新建筑项目时，详细的地质勘察对于评估基床的稳定性和承载力至关重要。
When planning a new construction project, detailed geological surveys are crucial for evaluating the stability and bearing capacity of the bearing stratum.
8
Base, foundation, or substrate.
研究人员正在分析地层的基底，以了解该区域地质历史的早期阶段。
Researchers are analyzing the bedrock of the strata to understand the early stages of the region's geological history.
9
The basilar artery is an unpaired artery formed by the confluence of the two vertebral arteries. It runs under the pons and supplies the brainstem, cerebellum, posterior cerebrum, and inner ear.
基底动脉的血流中断可能导致严重的神经功能障碍，例如眩晕或平衡问题。
Interruption of blood flow in the basilar artery can lead to severe neurological dysfunction, such as dizziness or balance problems.
10
Base, a military or strategic center, or a foundation for development.
这个科学考察站成为了探索深海奥秘的基地。
This scientific expedition station has become a base for exploring the mysteries of the deep sea.
11
Base point; fundamental point; central point.
会议的基点在于如何优化团队协作流程。
The focal point of the meeting is how to optimize team collaboration processes.
12
The fundamental tone, theme, or underlying idea of a work, event, or discussion.
这部电影的基调是乐观和积极的，给观众带来了希望。
The prevailing tone of this film is optimistic and positive, bringing hope to the audience.
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Christianity is a major monotheistic religion originating in the 1st century CE in West Asia, centered on the belief that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the savior of humanity. It is broadly divided into Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism.
基督教教导信徒爱、宽恕和希望。
Christianity teaches believers love, forgiveness, and hope.
15
Base electrode of a transistor.
为了使晶体管导通，工程师需要在基极施加一个适当的电压。
To turn on the transistor, engineers need to apply an appropriate voltage to the base.
More words with 基
- gēn根jī基Foundation, basis
- lù路jī基roadbed, subgrade
- bà坝jī基foundation of the dam
- dēng登jī基ascend the throne
- fáng房jī基foundations (of a building)
- liú刘jī基Liu Ji
- qiáng墙jī基wall base, foundation
- qiǎng羟jī基hydroxyl group, hydroxyl
- zhái宅jī基homestead site, residential plot
- diàn奠jī基groundbreaking, lay the foundation
- bǐ比jī基ní尼Bikini
- diàn奠jī基shí石foundation stone, cornerstone
- qiǎng羟ān氨jī基hydroxylamino
- biàn苄jī基benzyl
- ān氨jī基bǐ比lín林aminopyrine
- běn苯jī基phenyl
- ān氨jī基suān酸amino acid
- dì地jī基foundation, footing
- jī基jīn金fund, foundation
- jī基shí石cornerstone, foundation
Idioms with 基
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Open the tool →Questions about 基
What does 基 mean in Chinese?
基 (jī) means “The foundation” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 基?
基 is pronounced jī in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 基 have?
基 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 基?
基 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 土. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 基?
The radical of 基 is 土, and 基 is a phono-semantic compound.