No. 2,421 in Chinese
奠定
To establish or lay a foundation.
In a sentence
科学家对太阳系的研究奠定了宇宙探索的基础。
Scientists' research on the solar system has laid the foundation for space exploration.
In this sentence, "奠定" means "to lay or establish" (a foundation or basis) for a particular field or endeavor. It shows the contribution or groundwork necessary for further advancements.
社会稳定奠定了经济发展的环境。
Social stability has laid the groundwork for economic development.
Here, "奠定" is used to indicate how one condition, social stability, serves as a foundational supporting factor for subsequent economic growth.
他的努力为团队的成功奠定了基础。
His efforts have laid the foundation for the team's success.
In this example, "奠定" illustrates how an individual's actions solidify the base requirements or conditions for achieving team success.
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