basic skills; foundational training
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
basic skills; fundamental training; stamina
Originally refers to the foundational skills in traditional Chinese opera (Peking Opera, etc.), including singing, recitation, acting, and acrobatics. Extended to mean solid basic training in any field. Variant form: 底工.
Zhè这
wèi位
jīng京
jù剧
yǎn演
yuán员
de的
dǐ底
gōng功
hěn很
zā扎
shi实
，
tái台
shàng上
yī一
zhāo招
yī一
shì式
dōu都
hěn很
dào到
wèi位
。
This Peking Opera performer has solid basic skills; every movement on stage is precise.
Chàng唱
xì戏
dǐ底
gōng功
bú不
gòu够
，
tái台
shàng上
jiù就
róng容
yì易
chū出
cuò错
。
If your foundational opera training is insufficient, you'll easily make mistakes on stage.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
Zuò做
xué学
wen问
yě也
yào要
dǐ底
gōng功
zā扎
shi实
，
bù不
néng能
jí急
yú于
qiú求
chéng成
。
Doing scholarship also requires a solid foundation; one cannot rush for quick results.