plinth; foundation stone; basis
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
plinth; foundation stone; the stone block supporting a pillar
formalA literal architectural term. Often used metaphorically.
Zhè这
zuò座
gǔ古
miào庙
de的
chǔ础
shí石
shàng上
diāo雕
kè刻
zhe着
jīng精
měi美
de的
huā花
wén纹
。
The foundation stones of this ancient temple are carved with exquisite patterns.
Gōng工
rén人
men们
zhèng正
zài在
wèi为
xīn新
de的
jiàn建
zhù筑
ān安
fàng放
chǔ础
shí石
。
The workers are laying the foundation stones for the new building.
noun
foundation; basis; cornerstone
formalA metaphorical extension of the literal meaning, referring to something essential that supports a larger structure, such as society, theory, or success.
Qín勤
láo劳
shàn善
liáng良
de的
rén人
mín民
，
shì是
shè社
huì会
de的
zhōng中
jiān坚
yǔ与
chǔ础
shí石
。
Hardworking and kind people are the backbone and foundation of society.
Chéng诚
xìn信
shì是
shāng商
yè业
chéng成
gōng功
de的
chǔ础
shí石
。
Integrity is the cornerstone of business success.
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Jiān坚
shí实
de的
lǐ理
lùn论
jī基
chǔ础
shì是
zhè这
xiàng项
yán研
jiū究
de的
chǔ础
shí石
。
A solid theoretical foundation is the basis of this research.