No. 722 in Chinese
基地
"Base" or "foundation," often referring to a physical base or hub.
In a sentence
该区域已被政府设为军事基地。
This area has been designated as a military base by the government.
In this sentence, "基地" refers to a location used for specific military purposes, demonstrating its commonly understood meaning as a 'base'.
公司计划建立一个新的研究基地。
The company plans to establish a new research base.
Here, "基地" refers to a center or hub for research activities, illustrating its adaptable use in professional or scientific contexts.
这个地方是保护野生动物的自然基地。
This place is a natural base for wildlife protection.
In this instance, "基地" is utilized to describe a place set aside for conservation efforts, showing its application in environmental contexts.
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