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Yalegeui dím
Definition
A foothold, stronghold, or strategic base of operations used for control and further expansion.
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How it's used
Refers to a location that serves as a strategic base for further operations or influence. While it can describe a physical location like an office or a hideout, it carries a sense of tactical importance rather than just being a place where one stays. It is frequently used in business, military, or even gaming contexts to describe a starting point for expansion.
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They have established a new foothold in this district.
Is this your secret base?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 基地, which often implies a larger, more permanent, or heavily fortified facility. 據點 is more about the strategic function of a location as a bridgehead or a point of control.
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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.
