basic skill; foundation
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Meanings
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basic skill; foundation; groundwork (in arts, crafts, or martial arts)
Often used in the context of traditional opera, martial arts, or craftsmanship to refer to one's foundational training. Equivalent to 功底 (gōng dǐ).
Zhè这
wèi位
jīng京
jù剧
yǎn演
yuán员
de的
dǐ底
gōng功
fēi非
cháng常
zā扎
shí实
。
This Peking opera performer has a very solid foundation in basic skills.
Liàn练
wǔ武
shù术
zuì最
zhòng重
yào要
de的
shì是
dǎ打
hǎo好
dǐ底
gōng功
。
The most important thing in martial arts training is to build a good foundation.
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Tā他
de的
shū书
fǎ法
dǐ底
gōng功
shēn深
hòu厚
，
bǐ笔
lì力
xióng雄
jiàn健
。
He has profound foundational skills in calligraphy, with vigorous brushwork.