diàn​jī​shí

foundation stone

diàn​jī​shí foundation stone

  1. to lay a foundation
    To lay the foundation of a building; often used in the context of a formal groundbreaking ceremony.
  2. stone
    rock; stone; (bound form) made of stone; rock-like

diàn​jī​shí cornerstone

  1. to found
    To establish the basis for future development, such as a career, an academic field, or a major undertaking.
  2. stone
    rock; stone; (bound form) made of stone; rock-like