基
foundation; basic; chemical radical
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
foundation; base
Refers to the physical or metaphorical underlying support of something.
The foundation of this house is very solid.
A good education is the foundation of success.
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They are laying the roadbed.
The theory must be built on a foundation of facts.
The bridge's foundation extends deep into the rock.
adjective
basic; fundamental; primary
Describes something that is elementary, essential, or serves as a starting point.
These are all basic knowledge that you must master.
We need to ensure the rights of grassroots employees.
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This plan is still in the basic conception stage.
The base number is the fundamental data for calculating the growth rate.
Learning the fundamental tone is important for singing.
noun
(chemistry) radical; group
technicalA specific term in chemistry, referring to a group of atoms that behaves as a unit in reactions but is not a stable molecule on its own.
The hydroxyl group is a common chemical radical.
This compound contains an amino group.
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Both methyl and ethyl groups are alkyl radicals.
The carboxyl group determines the acidity of organic acids.
In this reaction, the phenyl group was replaced.
noun
(surname) Ji
A Chinese surname. Use only as a proper noun.
Professor Ji is our department head.
That famous scientist's surname is Ji.
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Mr. Ji, your express delivery has arrived.
The surname Ji ranks relatively low in the Hundred Family Surnames.
There is a classmate in our class named Ji Lei.