基石

jīshí

noun #17,835

Measure Word

一块基石 kuài

Meanings

1 foundation stone
2 cornerstone
3 basis
4 foundation

Characters

base; foundation

Literally 'foundation stone' — the bottom stone of a building, used figuratively for anything fundamental.

Examples

教育是社会进步的基石。

Jiàoyù shì shèhuì jìnbù de jīshí.

Education is the cornerstone of social progress.

信任是友谊的基石。

Xìnrèn shì yǒuyì de jīshí.

Trust is the foundation of friendship.

Stroke Order

基 jī

石 shí