Definition
基点 refers to the fundamental point from which something begins or is oriented. In geography it specifically denotes the four cardinal directions (东、南、西、北), and in abstract or figurative usage it can mean a starting point, foundation, or central focus of an activity or discussion.
noun
starting pointfoundationcardinal point (e.g., north, south, east, west)centerfocus
Examples
- 基点。Zhège lǐlùn shì yánjiū gōngzuò de jī diǎn.This theory is the starting point of the research work.
- 基点：、、、。Dìqiú shàng yǒu sì gè zhǔyào de jī diǎn: dōng, nán, xī, běi.There are four main cardinal points on Earth: east, south, west, north.
- 基点。Zhè zuò chéngshì shì jīngjì huódòng de jī diǎn.This city is the center of economic activity.
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