底 (dǐ) - Bottom & base

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dǐ ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 广

橙丁

底 · dǐ

Bottom;

base;

foundation;

end;

underlying;

background;

(in mathematics) base of logarithm.

Bottombasefoundation

Usage highlights

BottomFoundationEndBackgroundBaseUnderlying

Synonyms

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bottom of the box (箱底).
  • The base of a mountain (山底).
  • At the end of the month (月底).
  • The underlying reason (底层的理由).

Collocations

  • Bottom(底部)
  • Foundation(基础)
  • End(底端)
  • Background(背景)
  • Base(底数)
  • Underlying(底层)

Idioms

  • Know thoroughly(知根知底)
  • Search to the bottom(追根究底)
  • The bottom of the sea(海底捞针)
  • Keep something as a last resort(留底)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese architecture, a solid foundation (底) was crucial for stability.
  • Used metaphorically to describe thorough understanding or confidence (e.g., 底气).

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