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基础设施 (noun)

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

💬 Example

"良好的基础设施是吸引外资的关键。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a **Base** (基础) with many **Facilities** (设施) sitting on it. The Base is the ground, and the Facilities are...

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🔗 Synonyms
基础建设 公用设施 硬件设施
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '一个基础设施' for a single road. → 一条路 (A road).

Using '做基础设施' (doing infrastructure). → 建设基础设施 (constructing infrastructure).

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