base in Chinese
base in Chinese is 基地 — base means the lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
base in Chinese
基地
Pronounced: jī dì
A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
What does "base" mean?
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noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
"The tall vase wobbled because its base was too narrow."
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noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
"We used the cabin as a base while we explored the mountains."
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verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
"The teacher based the test on the chapters we had read in class."
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adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.
"The villain in the story is driven by base greed and a love of cruelty."
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base in a sentence
- The tall vase wobbled because its base was too narrow.
- They built the statue on a solid stone base.
- We used the cabin as a base while we explored the mountains.
- The soldiers returned to base after the exercise.
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What is "base" in Chinese?
"base" in Chinese is 基地. base means: The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
How do you pronounce 基地?
"base" in Chinese is 基地, pronounced "jī dì".
How do you use "base" in a sentence?
Example: "The tall vase wobbled because its base was too narrow." In Chinese, "base" is 基地.
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