Definition
奠基 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to lay a foundation'. It can be split to insert aspect markers or complements, e.g., 奠了基 ('laid a foundation') or 奠下基础 ('laid down a foundation'). It is used both literally (for buildings) and figuratively (for starting an enterprise or relationship).
v.o.
to lay a foundation (for a building)to lay the groundwork (for an undertaking, relationship, etc.)
Examples
- 奠。Tāmen wèi zhè zuò dàlóu diàn le jī.They laid the foundation for this building.
- 奠基。Zhège xiàngmù wèi gōngsī de wèilái diàn jī le.This project laid the foundation for the company's future.
- 奠基。Zhè cì chénggōng wèi tā de shìyè diàn jī.This success laid the foundation for his career.
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