bun2 wai6本位
Jyutpingbun2 wai6
Yalebún waih
Definition
A standard, base, or core; the most crucial unit upon which everything else depends.
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How it's used
本位 functions as a formal or academic term to denote the central pillar or standard of a system. It is frequently used in economic or philosophical contexts to describe what serves as the anchor for a set of values or operations. Unlike everyday words for center or core, this carries a sense of structural importance.
Examples
This plan takes user experience as its core.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 核心, which is a more general word for core or center. 本位 is specifically used when something serves as a reference point or a standard for a system, rather than just the middle part of an object.
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Grammar guides
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