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基本

jīběn

English translation of 基本

basic

The Chinese word for 'basic' is '基本' (jīběn). It is often used to describe something that is fundamental or primary in nature. For example, '基本语法' means 'basic grammar'. It can be used in various contexts, just like in English.


Example sentences using: 基本

这是基本的理论。

zhè shì jīběn de lǐlùn.

English translation of 这是基本的理论。

This is the basic theory.

This sentence demonstrates the use of the adjective '基本' to describe a noun, in this case '理论' meaning 'theory'.

我们已经完成了基本训练。

wǒmen yǐjīng wánchéngle jīběn xùnliàn.

English translation of 我们已经完成了基本训练。

We have completed the basic training.

In this example, '基本' is used to modify '训练', meaning 'training'. The sentence structure indicates a past action.

你需要了解基本情况。

nǐ xūyào liǎojiě jīběn qíngkuàng.

English translation of 你需要了解基本情况。

You need to understand the basic situation.

This sentence illustrates the use of '基本' as an adjective to describe '情况', meaning 'situation' or 'circumstance'.

这是一个基本计划。

zhè shì yīgè jīběn jìhuà.

English translation of 这是一个基本计划。

This is a basic plan.

Here again, '基本' is used as an adjective to describe '计划', meaning 'plan'.

我正在学习基本的中文语法。

wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí jīběn de zhōngwén yǔfǎ.

English translation of 我正在学习基本的中文语法。

I am learning the basic Chinese grammar.

This sentence demonstrates the use of '基本' to modify '中文语法', meaning 'Chinese grammar'. The sentence structure indicates an ongoing action.

基本观念需要改变。

jīběn guān niàn xūyào gǎibiàn.

English translation of 基本观念需要改变。

Basic concepts need to be changed.

In this example, '基本观念' is a noun phrase where '基本' acts as an adjective, modifying the noun '观念', meaning 'concept'.

我掌握了这个基本技能。

wǒ zhǎngwòle zhège jīběn jìnéng.

English translation of 我掌握了这个基本技能。

I have mastered this basic skill.

Here, '基本' describes '技能', meaning 'skill'. The sentence structure indicates a completed action.

他们没有满足基本需求。

tāmen méiyǒu mǎnzú jīběn xūqiú.

English translation of 他们没有满足基本需求。

They did not meet the basic needs.

In this sentence, '基本' modifies '需求', meaning 'needs'. The negative alludes to unsatisfied or unmet needs.

你必须遵循基本原则。

nǐ bìxū zūnxún jīběn yuánzé.

English translation of 你必须遵循基本原则。

You must follow the basic principles.

In this sentence, '基本' is used to modify '原则', meaning 'principles'. This is a directive sentence.

这是核心问题的基本答案。

zhè shì héxīn wèntí de jīběn dá'àn.

English translation of 这是核心问题的基本答案。

This is the basic answer to the core question.

Here, '基本' is used to modify '答案', meaning 'answer'. It demonstrates the use of '基本' when referring to a simplified or foundational element.

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