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基准 (jī zhǔn) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

基准 (jī zhǔn) is a Chinese word: benchmark. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 基准

名 míng noun

benchmark

我们需要建立一个基准来比较数据。

wǒ men xū yào jiàn lì yí ge jī zhǔn lái bǐ jiào shù jù

We need to establish a benchmark to compare data.

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Word breakdown

基 jī — foundation, base level

Words with this character (12)
  • 1 基本 jī běn — basic HSK 4
    • 基 foundation, base
    • 本 root, origin, basis
    Example

    这是最基本的常识。

    zhè shì zuì jī běn de cháng shí

    This is the most basic common sense.

  • 2 基本上 jī běn shàng — basically HSK 4
    • 基 foundation, base (forms the base meaning of 'fundamental')
    • 本 root, origin (reinforces the fundamental nature)
    • 上 grammatical suffix (converts the adjective into an adverb)
    Example

    我基本上每天都锻炼。

    wǒ jī běn shàng měi tiān dōu duàn liàn

    I basically exercise every day.

  • 3 基础 jī chǔ — foundation HSK 4
    • 基 base, fundamental element
    • 础 foundation stone, groundwork
    Example

    数学是科学的基础。

    shù xué shì kē xué de jī chǔ

    Mathematics is the foundation of science.

  • 4 基因 jī yīn — gene HSK 6
    • 基 base, foundation (fundamental unit)
    • 因 cause, factor (hereditary element)
    Example

    基因决定了很多生物特征。

    jī yīn jué dìng le hěn duō shēng wù tè zhēng

    Genes determine many biological characteristics.

  • 5 基地 jī dì — base HSK 6
    • 基 foundation, base
    • 地 place, location, ground
    Example

    公司在上海建立了新的研发基地。

    gōng sī zài Shàng hǎi jiàn lì le xīn de yán fā jī dì

    The company established a new R&D base in Shanghai.

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  • 6 基金 jī jīn — fund HSK 6
    • 基 foundation, base (foundational capital)
    • 金 money, capital (the monetary assets)
    Example

    她管理着一家大型投资基金。

    tā guǎn lǐ zhe yì jiā dà xíng tóu zī jī jīn

    She manages a large investment fund.

  • 7 基于 jī yú — based on HSK 7
    • 基 foundation, basis
    • 于 on, upon (prepositional marker)
    Example

    基于当前情况，我们需要改变计划。

    jī yú dāng qián qíng kuàng wǒ men xū yào gǎi biàn jì huà

    Based on the current situation, we need to change our plans.

  • 8 基层 jī céng — grassroots level HSK 7
    • 基 base, foundation (indicating fundamental level)
    • 层 layer, level (indicating hierarchical stratum)
    Example

    他在基层工作了十年。

    tā zài jī céng gōng zuò le shí nián

    He worked at the grassroots level for ten years.

  • 9 基建 jī jiàn — infrastructure construction HSK 7
    • 基 base, foundation; indicates fundamental facilities
    • 建 build, construct; indicates the construction process
    Example

    这个城市的基建很完善。

    zhè ge chéng shì de jī jiàn hěn wán shàn

    This city's infrastructure is very well-developed.

  • 10 基本功 jī běn gōng — basic skills HSK 7
    Example

    他的基本功很好，所以进步很快。

    tā de jī běn gōng hěn hǎo suǒ yǐ jìn bù hěn kuài

    His basic skills are very good, so he progresses quickly.

  • 11 基金会 jī jīn huì — foundation HSK 7
    • 基 foundation, base
    • 金 money, funds
    • 会 organization, association
    Example

    这个基金会致力于帮助贫困儿童。

    zhè ge jī jīn huì zhì lì yú bāng zhù pín kùn ér tóng

    This foundation is dedicated to helping impoverished children.

  • 12 根基 gēn jī — foundation HSK 7
    • 根 root, fundamental base
    • 基 foundation, base structure
    Example

    良好的教育是成功的根基。

    liáng hǎo de jiào yù shì chéng gōng de gēn jī

    Good education is the foundation of success.

准 zhǔn — standard, norm

Words with this character (12)
  • 1 准备 zhǔn bèi — to prepare HSK 2
    • 准 standard, accurate (implies getting to the ready state)
    • 备 prepare, provide, equip
    Example

    我正在准备明天的考试。

    wǒ zhèng zài zhǔn bèi míng tiān de kǎo shì

    I am preparing for tomorrow's exam.

  • 2 准时 zhǔn shí — punctual HSK 4
    • 准 accurate, precise, exact
    • 时 time
    Example

    他总是准时到达。

    tā zǒng shì zhǔn shí dào dá

    He always arrives on time.

  • 3 准确 zhǔn què — accurate HSK 4
    • 准 standard, on target
    • 确 certain, definite
    Example

    天气预报不太准确。

    tiān qì yù bào bù tài zhǔn què

    The weather forecast is not very accurate.

  • 4 标准 biāo zhǔn — standard HSK 4
    • 标 mark, target (reference point)
    • 准 accurate, norm (precise measure)
    Example

    这个产品符合国际标准。

    zhè ge chǎn pǐn fú hé guó jì biāo zhǔn

    This product meets international standards.

  • 5 批准 pī zhǔn — to approve HSK 5
    • 批 to review, to examine (officially)
    • 准 to permit, to allow
    Example

    经理批准了我的请假申请。

    jīng lǐ pī zhǔn le wǒ de qǐng jià shēn qǐng

    The manager approved my leave request.

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  • 6 精准 jīng zhǔn — precise HSK 6
    • 精 refined, meticulous
    • 准 accurate, on-target
    Example

    医生做出了精准的诊断。

    yī shēng zuò chū le jīng zhǔn de zhěn duàn

    The doctor made a precise diagnosis.

  • 7 不准 bù zhǔn — not allowed HSK 7
    • 不 not (negation)
    • 准 to allow, to permit
    Example

    这里不准吸烟。

    zhè lǐ bù zhǔn xī yān

    Smoking is not allowed here.

  • 8 准则 zhǔn zé — norm, principle, standard HSK 7
    • 准 standard, criterion
    • 则 rule, regulation
    Example

    这是我们工作的基本准则。

    zhè shì wǒ men gōng zuò de jī běn zhǔn zé

    This is the basic principle of our work.

  • 9 准许 zhǔn xǔ — to permit HSK 7
    • 准 to approve, to grant
    • 许 to allow, to consent
    Example

    学校准许学生在图书馆学习到晚上十点。

    xué xiào zhǔn xǔ xué sheng zài tú shū guǎn xué xí dào wǎn shang shí diǎn

    The school permits students to study in the library until 10 PM.

  • 10 水准 shuǐ zhǔn — level, standard HSK 7
    • 水 water; contributes the concept of 'level' (from water level as a horizontal reference)
    • 准 standard, accurate; contributes the sense of 'standard' or 'criterion'
    Example

    他的汉语水准很高。

    tā de Hàn yǔ shuǐ zhǔn hěn gāo

    His Chinese level is very high.

  • 11 没准儿 méi zhǔn r — maybe, perhaps HSK 7
    • 没 negation, 'not'
    • 准 certain, accurate
    • 儿 retroflex suffix (colloquial)
    Example

    明天没准儿会下雨。

    míng tiān méi zhǔn r huì xià yǔ

    It might rain tomorrow.

  • 12 瞄准 miáo zhǔn — to aim HSK 7
    • 瞄 to look at/observe with intent to aim
    • 准 accurate/precise (indicating accuracy in aiming)
    Example

    猎人瞄准了远处的鹿。

    liè rén miáo zhǔn le yuǎn chù de lù

    The hunter aimed at the deer in the distance.

Structure & writing
1 基 jī — foundation; base of a building

基 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 其 qí — pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those
其 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 1
期 qī scheduled date; deadline
HSK 4
基 jī foundation; base of a building
HSK 6
棋 qí board game (such as Go, chess, checkers) 欺 qī to deceive, to cheat
HSK 7
撕 sī to tear apart with one's hands 簸 bǒ to winnow (grain) by shaking in a flat basket to remove husks and chaff
1.2 土 tǔ — soil; earth (mixture of sand, clay, etc. on the ground)
土 is a component in 76 characters
HSK 1
再 zài twice; a second time 去 qù to go (away from the speaker, opposite of 来) 在 zài to exist; to live 坐 zuò to sit (resting buttocks on a chair or other surface) 块 kuài lump; chunk; clump
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里 lǐ inner lining (of clothing, bedding, etc.); reverse side of a fabric
HSK 2
周 zhōu periphery; circle 地 dì the Earth, one of the eight planets in the solar system 场 chǎng a place or large area suited for certain needs 坏 huài evil; vicious; destructive 走 zǒu to walk; (of birds or animals) to move the feet forward alternately
HSK 3
城 chéng city wall 境 jìng border; boundary; frontier
HSK 4
压 yā to press down on an object (often from above) 圾 jī used in 垃圾: ① refuse, trash, waste matter; ② fig. harmful elements in society 址 zhǐ location of a building; foundation 垃 lā used in 垃圾 (lājī): ① garbage, refuse ② (attributive) worthless or harmful 基 jī foundation; base of a building
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堂 táng main hall; large imposing room 堵 dǔ to block; to obstruct 塑 sù to model; to sculpt 填 tián to fill up or level a hollow place 增 zēng to increase (opposite of 减) 幸 xìng happy; fortunate 盐 yán salt (chemistry): compound composed of metal ions (including ammonium) and acid radicals 社 shè earth deity, and the place, day, and rites for worshipping it in ancient times 肚 dù belly; abdomen
HSK 5
均 jūn even; equal 型 xíng mold; model 域 yù territory; domain within defined boundaries 培 péi to heap soil around the base of a plant or embankment 堆 duī a pile; a heap of accumulated things
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墙 qiáng wall (built of brick, stone, etc. to support a roof or divide spaces)
HSK 6
吐 tǔ to spit out (something from the mouth) 坛 tán raised platform used for ceremonies such as sacrifices or military oaths, typically built of earth and stone 坡 pō slope; incline 埋 mái to cover with sand, soil, or other material 塔 tǎ pagoda (Buddhist tower, originally housing sacred relics, polygonal or square with tapering tiers)
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壁 bì wall 壤 rǎng loose, soft soil 尘 chén dust, flying dirt 庄 zhuāng village; rural settlement
HSK 7
啬 sè miserly, stingy with money or possessions 圣 shèng supremely exalted and wise 坊 fāng lane or alley (used in urban street names) 坎 kǎn one of the Eight Trigrams, symbol '☵', representing water 坑 kēng pit; hollow depression
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坝 bà dam or embankment built to block or protect against a river 坟 fén grave mound; burial mound 坠 zhuì to fall; to drop down 坦 tǎn flat and wide 坪 píng flat open ground 坷 kě (lit.) used in '坎坷': ① (of roads) bumpy and uneven (opposite of '平坦'); ② figuratively, hardship and frustration; going poorly; unfulfilled 垄 lǒng ridge of soil in a ploughed field for planting crops 垒 lěi defensive wall or fortification in ancient military camps 垦 kěn to reclaim wasteland, to open up land for cultivation 垫 diàn to prop up, pad, or line something to raise, thicken, level, or insulate it 垮 kuǎ to collapse, to cave in 堕 duò to fall, to drop down 堡 bǎo fort; fortress 堤 dī embankment; dike built along a river, lake, or sea 堪 kān can; be able to; be worthy of 塌 tā to collapse, cave in 塘 táng embankment; dike 墅 shù villa; garden-style residence for leisure (usually in suburbs or scenic areas) 墓 mù grave; tomb 墟 xū ruins; a deserted place formerly inhabited by many people 墨 mò ink stick (made from soot or pine smoke); also the liquid ink made by grinding it with water 寺 sì ancient government office 捏 niē to pinch (with thumb and fingers) 杜 dù birchleaf pear tree (a deciduous tree with small, astringent fruit, used as main rootstock for grafting pears) 灶 zào stove or cooking range made of brick, earth, stone, or metal 牡 mǔ male (of birds and animals, opposite of 牝) 疆 jiāng border, boundary 睦 mù harmonious; amicable 赤 chì red; a shade slightly lighter than vermilion

Stroke order

2 准 zhǔn — standard; norm; criterion

准 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 冫 bīng — ice radical
冫 is a component in 19 characters
HSK 1
冷 lěng cold; low in temperature (opposite of 热)
HSK 2
准 zhǔn standard; norm; criterion 次 cì order; rank
HSK 3
冰 bīng ice; solid water formed at or below 0°C 决 jué to breach (of a dike); originally to channel water, later to have a dike broken open by water 净 jìng clean; neat 凉 liáng cool; slightly cold (of weather, milder than 冷) 凌 líng to bully, oppress, or humiliate
HSK 4
况 kuàng situation; condition 减 jiǎn to subtract or remove a part from a whole
HSK 5
冲 chōng to pour boiling water over; (of water current) to strike against 冻 dòng to freeze (of a liquid or water-containing substance) 弱 ruò weak in strength or power (opposite of 强)
HSK 6
匀 yún even, uniform; to make even
HSK 7
冶 yě to smelt (metal) 凄 qī cool; cold 凋 diāo withered, faded 凑 còu to piece together; to gather 凝 níng to congeal; (of liquid) to solidify due to cold or heat, or (of gas) to liquefy due to lower temperature or higher pressure
2.2 隹 zhuī — short-tailed bird radical
隹 is a component in 23 characters
HSK 1
谁 shéi who (interrogative pronoun)
HSK 2
准 zhǔn standard; norm; criterion
HSK 3
难 nán difficult; not easy (opposite of 易)
HSK 4
售 shòu to sell; to vend 推 tuī push (an object) outward in the direction of force
HSK 5
唯 wéi solely, only 堆 duī a pile; a heap of accumulated things 维 wéi to connect; to tie 集 jí to gather, assemble, collect
HSK 6
截 jié to cut off; to sever (something long and slender) 携 xié to carry with one; to bring along 椎 zhuī vertebra, short bone forming the spine in humans and higher animals 焦 jiāo scorched, charred (dried out by heat, turning yellowish-black, hard and brittle) 雄 xióng male (of organisms that produce sperm, opposite of 雌)
HSK 7
帷 wéi curtain; tent curtain surrounding an area 稚 zhì (dial.) late-planted crops 雀 què sparrow; small bird with long wings, varies in plumage between sexes, feeds on grains and insects; refers broadly to small birds 雅 yǎ court music of the Zhou dynasty; the Ya odes in the Book of Songs (divided into Greater Ya and Lesser Ya) 雇 gù to hire someone to work for you
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雌 cí female (of animals or plants, capable of producing egg cells; opposite of 雄) 雕 diāo to carve or engrave on bamboo, wood, jade, metal, etc. 霍 huò (lit.) suddenly; swiftly 鹤 hè crane (large wading bird with long neck and legs, white or grey plumage)

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