Definition
底子 (dǐzi) means 'foundation, base' — often a figurative foundation (e.g., in learning) or the physical bottom of a container. Use 底 (dǐ) for the literal bottom of objects (shoes, boxes) or the end of a time period (月底); use 基础 (jīchǔ) for abstract, formal foundations (basis of a theory or system).
noun
foundationbasebottom (of a container or object)
Easily confused
- 笛子dí zisound-alikebamboo flute
- 弟子dì zǐsound-alikedisciple; follower
Examples
- 底子。Tā xuéxí Zhōngwén de dǐ zi hěn hǎo.He has a good foundation in learning Chinese.
- 底子。Zhège xiāngzi de dǐ zi tài báo le.The bottom of this box is too thin.
- 底子。Fángzi de dǐ zi yào yòng hǎo cáiliào.The house's foundation should use good materials.
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