HSK 5
基本
Meaning
- basic
- fundamental
- main
- elementary
- Pinyin
- jī běn
Character reference
Components and radical classification
基
jīfoundation, base
Primary radical土 · earth
本
běnroot, origin, source; basis
Primary radical木 · tree
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details