dǎ​dǐ​zi

to lay a foundation

打底子 dǎ//dǐ​zi
to lay a foundation
To lay a foundation; to provide a basis for future development or learning
to draft
To make a sketch, draft, or preliminary outline
to line
To place ingredients at the bottom of a dish to provide a base for the main food or to serve as a filler

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