底子

dǐzi

noun HSK 7 #29,611

Measure Word

一个好底子 gè

Meanings

1 foundation
2 base
3 grounding
4 background

Characters

bottom; foundation; base

The base or foundation of something.

Examples

他的英语底子不错。

Tā de Yīngyǔ dǐzi búcuò.

His English foundation is good.

这个学生底子差，需要补课。

Zhège xuéshēng dǐzi chà, xūyào bǔkè.

This student has a weak foundation and needs extra tutoring.

家底子薄，日子过得紧。

Jiā dǐzi báo, rìzi guò de jǐn.

The family's financial base is thin, so life is tight.

Tips

usage

底子 is colloquial and refers to one's basic level, foundation, or financial situation. 底子好/差 (good/bad foundation) is very common. Compare with 基础 (jīchǔ), which is more formal.

Stroke Order

底 dǐ

子 zǐ