noun HSK 4
base · foundation · headquarters
Meaning
基地 refers to a base or headquarters, typically a location that serves as a center for operations, activities, or development. It can be used for military bases, research facilities, production centers, or any established location that serves as a foundation for organized activities.
Usage
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Often appears in compounds like 军事基地 (military base), 生产基地 (production base), or 科研基地 (research base). The term emphasizes the foundational or central nature of the location for specific purposes.
Examples
- 01这里是我们公司的生产基地。.This is our company's production base.
- 02他们在山区建立了一个秘密训练基地。.They established a secret training base in the mountains.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个基地
- 处三处军事基地
Common collocations
- 军事基地military base
- 生产基地production base
- 科研基地research base
- 训练基地training base
Origin
The word combines 基 (foundation/base) with 地 (ground/place), literally meaning 'foundation ground' or 'base location,' directly reflecting its meaning as a foundational place for operations.