基本 meaning and pronunciation

基本
Simplified/traditional word

基本 English definition

jī běn
  • basic
  • fundamental
  • main
  • elementary

HSK level

Characters

  • 基 (jī): base; foundation; basic; radical (chemistry);
  • 本 (běn): roots or stems of plants; origin; source; this; the current; root; foundation; basis; classifier for books, periodicals, files etc; originally;