gei1 co2基礎基础
Jyutpinggei1 co2
Yalegēi chó
Definition
Foundation, base, or basis; the starting point or crucial supporting part of something.
neutralschoolwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to the fundamental knowledge or structural support required for progress in a skill or project. It is frequently paired with verbs like 打 or 建立 to describe the process of building up one's capabilities. While it sounds slightly more formal than everyday slang, it is standard in both academic and professional contexts.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 根本, which refers more to the root cause or the essential nature of a situation rather than a structural foundation or starting point.
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
