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

HSK 3

教育是社会进步的基石。

Jiàoyù shì shèhuì jìnbù de jīshí.

Education is the cornerstone of social progress.

HSK 5

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