基础 (jīchǔ) — how to say "foundation" in Chinese

基础

Foundation, basis

Character composition

foundation

base

Radicals / Keys

Earth

#32 · · 3 strokes

Stone

#112 · shí · 5 strokes

Examples

学好任何语言都需要打下扎实的基础,比如发音和基本语法。

Learning any language well requires laying a solid foundation, such as pronunciation and basic grammar.

汉语基础

Foundation of Chinese.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "foundation" in Chinese?

"foundation" in Chinese is 基础 (jīchǔ).

What does 基础 mean in English?

基础 (jīchǔ) means "Foundation, basis".

How is 基础 pronounced?

It is pronounced jīchǔ (written as jichu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "foundation" in Chinese characters?

It is written 基础.

What HSK level is 基础?

基础 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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