gei1 zo6基座
Jyutpinggei1 zo6
Yalegēi joh
Definition
Plinth, base, or pedestal of a statue or building; a supporting structure beneath them and above the foundation.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or technical contexts, such as architecture, engineering, or art appreciation. While it refers to the physical base or podium, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing specific structural elements of a building or a statue.
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The base of this sculpture is very stable.
Do you see the patterns on the podium?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 地基, which refers to the underground foundation or footings of a building. 基座 is the visible support structure above the ground level.
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