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根基 (gēn jī) — “Foundation, basis” in Chinese

根基 (gēn jī) means “Foundation, basis” in Chinese. See the pinyin, native audio pronunciation, and 2 example sentences with English translations.

Usage

Foundation

basis

当新的参与者出现时,他们在现有文化中没有深厚的根基,会发生什么

What happens when new players emerge, who don't have deep roots within the existing culture?

你已经有了自己的身份;已经积累了自己的资源;而且,正是因为你的根基已固,现在的你就有机会承担更大的风险。

Your identity has been formed; you've built up your resources; and now you have the chance to take the big risks precisely because your foundation is already secure.

The characters in 根基

CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
根
gēn10root, foundation, or basis
基
jī11foundation or base

More words starting with 根

  • gēn根hào号radical sign
  • gēn根gù固Rooted, Firmly established
  • gēn根jī基shēn深hòu厚well-established, deeply rooted
  • gēn根dǐ底Foundation; basis; background.
  • gēn根jù据according to, based on
  • gēn根jù据chuán传shuō说According to legend, Legend has it
  • gēn根jù据fǎ法lǜ律according to law, by law
  • gēn根chā插root cutting, root propagation
  • gēn根běn本fundamental, root
  • gēn根běn本shàng上fundamentally, essentially
  • gēn根běn本bù不not at all, not in the least
  • gēn根běn本bù不kě可néng能Absolutely impossible, Out of the question

Frequently asked questions

What does 根基 mean in Chinese?
根基 (gēn jī) means “Foundation, basis”.
How do you pronounce 根基?
根基 is pronounced gēn jī in Mandarin Chinese.
How do you say “Foundation” in Chinese?
“Foundation” is 根基 (gēn jī) in Chinese.
How is 根基 used in a sentence?
This page has 2 example sentences using 根基, each with pinyin and an English translation.
Format the pinyin for 根基 →Choose tone marks, tone numbers, or pinyin above the characters, then copy the result.Explore more Chinese words and meanings →Discover expressive Chinese words with pinyin, usage notes, and natural examples.

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