To establish a solid and pioneering foundation that supports future development.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Laying a physical or metaphorical foundation for a major project.
- Used for formal ceremonies or pioneering academic milestones.
- Implies a solid, significant, and historic starting point.
Overview
- 1概览：‘奠基’（diàn jī）是一个高度正式且带有庄重色彩的动词。它最初的含义是指在建筑物动工前举行的一种仪式，即‘奠定地基’。在现代汉语中，它的引申义远比字面义常用，指为某项事业、学科、国家或理论体系的创立提供最初且最重要的基础。
常见语境：该词频繁出现在学术、政治、建筑和历史叙述中。在建筑语境下，它涉及实体的‘奠基仪式’；在抽象语境下，它强调某人或某事在发展过程中的先驱地位和决定性影响。
- 1同类词比较：‘奠基’与‘奠定’经常被混淆。‘奠定’（diàn dìng）侧重于使基础稳固、确定，通常接‘基础’、‘地位’或‘格局’等词；而‘奠基’更侧重于‘开始建立’这一动作本身，且具有更强的仪式感和开创性含义。‘打基础’则是非正式的表达，适用于日常生活和学习。
Examples
这座新博物馆的奠基仪式将于下周举行。
formalThe foundation stone laying ceremony for the new museum will be held next week.
他的研究成果为这门新学科奠基。
academicHis research results laid the foundation for this new discipline.
作为该领域的奠基人，他受到了广泛的尊敬。
formalAs a founding father of the field, he is widely respected.
这几篇早期的论文是他的奠基之作。
academicThese early papers are his seminal works.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
奠基典礼
foundation ceremony
理论奠基
theoretical foundation
Often Confused With
Dian ding focuses on the stability of a foundation already in place, while Dian ji focuses on the act of starting or establishing that foundation.
Da ji chu is a colloquial term for building a base, whereas Dian ji is formal and usually implies a historic or monumental start.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is exclusively formal. It appears frequently in news reports regarding infrastructure projects or in academic biographies. It carries a positive connotation of progress and historical significance.
Common Mistakes
A common error is using it as a noun without a suffix; in Chinese, you should say '奠基仪式' (ceremony) or '奠基石' (stone) rather than just '奠基' when referring to the object.
Tips
Use for formal and historic achievements
Reserve '奠基' for significant events like the founding of a theory or a major national project.
Avoid using for trivial daily tasks
Do not use '奠基' for minor tasks like starting a homework assignment; use '开始' or '打基础' instead.
Significance of Foundation Stone Ceremonies
In China, the 'Dianji' ceremony for buildings often involves high-ranking officials and is seen as a key milestone for success.
Word Origin
Originally derived from ancient Chinese sacrificial rites where offerings were made to the earth gods before starting a major construction to ensure stability.
Cultural Context
In modern China, laying a foundation stone (奠基石) is often accompanied by red banners, speeches, and the symbolic shoveling of earth by VIPs.
Memory Tip
'Dian' (奠) means to settle or offer, and 'Ji' (基) means base. Imagine settling a massive, heavy stone into the earth to start a great empire.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions不完全是。虽然它源于建筑术语，但现在更多用于形容科学理论、艺术流派或国家事业的开创。
“奠基人”通常指为某个领域打下最底层、最根本理论基础的人，语感上比“创始人”更具历史厚重感。
较少使用。它属于正式书面语，在日常闲谈中使用会显得过于庄重或突兀。
指在某个领域中具有开创性意义、为后来的研究或创作设定了基本框架的第一部重要作品。
Test Yourself
达尔文的《物种起源》为进化论___了基础。
在学术领域为理论创立基础，使用“奠基”最为恰当。
下列哪个场景最适合使用“奠基仪式”？
奠基仪式专门用于大型建筑工程动工时的正式典礼。
奠基 / 现代文学 / 他的 / 了 / 创作 / 为
正确的语法结构是“A 为 B 奠基”。
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Summary
To establish a solid and pioneering foundation that supports future development.
- Laying a physical or metaphorical foundation for a major project.
- Used for formal ceremonies or pioneering academic milestones.
- Implies a solid, significant, and historic starting point.
Use for formal and historic achievements
Reserve '奠基' for significant events like the founding of a theory or a major national project.
Avoid using for trivial daily tasks
Do not use '奠基' for minor tasks like starting a homework assignment; use '开始' or '打基础' instead.
Significance of Foundation Stone Ceremonies
In China, the 'Dianji' ceremony for buildings often involves high-ranking officials and is seen as a key milestone for success.
Examples
4 of 4这座新博物馆的奠基仪式将于下周举行。
The foundation stone laying ceremony for the new museum will be held next week.
他的研究成果为这门新学科奠基。
His research results laid the foundation for this new discipline.
作为该领域的奠基人，他受到了广泛的尊敬。
As a founding father of the field, he is widely respected.
这几篇早期的论文是他的奠基之作。
These early papers are his seminal works.
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一下儿
A1a bit, a moment
点儿
A1a little bit
有点儿
A1a little, somewhat (negative connotation)
一下
A2A bit; a moment (used after a verb).
异样
B1different; unusual; strange
关于
A1about, concerning
快要
A2to be about to (happen)
大约
B1Used to show that a number or amount is not exact; approximately.
上边
A2above, on top
上面
A1on, above, over
