Writing
根基 (gēn jī) — how to say "foundation" in Chinese
根基
Foundation, basis
noun
Character composition
根
root
基
base
Radicals / Keys
土
Earth
#32 · tǔ · 3 strokes
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
坚实的根基
jiān shí de gēn jī
a solid foundation
打好根基
dǎ hǎo gēn jī
to lay a good foundation
Examples
教育是国家的根基。
Education is the foundation of a nation.
这是根基。
This is the foundation.
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Frequently asked questions
Foundation meaning in Chinese
"foundation" in Chinese is 根基 (gēn jī).
What does 根基 mean in English?
根基 (gēn jī) means "Foundation, basis".
How is 根基 pronounced?
It is pronounced gēn jī (written as gen ji, genji). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "foundation" in Chinese characters?
It is written 根基: 根 has 10 strokes, 基 has 11 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 根基?
根基 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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