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to lay a foundation

dǎ​dǐ to lay a foundation

  1. verb
    to build; to forge
    to build, forge, or construct (furniture, wells, or ironware)
  2. nounlocative
    bottom
    The lowest part of an object or body of water; base; foundation

dǎ​dǐ to line one's stomach

  1. verb
    to mark; to apply
    to mark (a seal or stamp); to type (on a keyboard); to apply (wax, grease, or paint)
  2. nounlocative
    bottom
    The lowest part of an object or body of water; base; foundation

dǎ​dǐ to apply a base coat

  1. verb
    to mark; to apply
    to mark (a seal or stamp); to type (on a keyboard); to apply (wax, grease, or paint)
  2. background
    The background color or surface that patterns are set against

dǎ​dǐ to bottom out

  1. verb
    to hit
    to strike; to knock; to beat; to break
  2. nounlocative
    bottom
    The lowest part of an object or body of water; base; foundation

dǎ​dǐ to make prior arrangements · to feel secure

  1. verb
    to build; to forge
    to build, forge, or construct (furniture, wells, or ironware)
  2. adverb
    ins and outs
    The truth behind a matter; the underlying details or background information

dǎ​dǐ end

  1. opaque (segment carries no independent meaning)
  2. nounlocative
    bottom
    The lowest part of an object or body of water; base; foundation