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基本上 jī běn shang — basically

jī (first tone, high and level) běn (third tone, dipping) shang (neutral tone)ji1 ben3 shang5

basically

Level 3· 2021 three-band, nine-level proficiency standardadverb
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Meanings

  1. basically

    basically; on the whole

    adverb

Character breakdown

  • 上
    shàng (fourth tone, falling)

    above, upper, on top of; to go up, to get on, to attend; last, previous (上个月)

    3 strokesRadical 一