dǎ​dǐ

to lay a foundation

  • created sense approved 打底 · dǎ​dǐ · to lay a foundation — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    dǎ​dǐ

    to lay a foundation

    To lay a foundation; to make a first sketch or preliminary plan

    打, 底

    打 (literal) → 打 · dǎ · to build; to forge 底 (literal) → 底 · dǐ · bottom

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  • created sense approved 打底 · dǎ​dǐ · to line one's stomach — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    dǎ​dǐ

    to line one's stomach

    To eat something before consuming alcohol to prevent getting drunk or sick

    打, 底

    打 (literal) → 打 · dǎ · to mark; to apply 底 (literal) → 底 · dǐ · bottom

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  • created sense approved 打底 · dǎ​dǐ · to apply a base coat — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    dǎ​dǐ

    to apply a base coat

    To apply an undercoat of paint, or to apply foundation makeup to the face before other cosmetics.

    打, 底

    打 (literal) → 打 · dǎ · to mark; to apply 底 (literal) → 底 · dǐ · background

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  • created sense approved 打底 · dǎ​dǐ · to bottom out — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    dǎ​dǐ

    to bottom out

    (stock market) For a share price to stabilize or oscillate at a low level before beginning a recovery.

    打, 底

    打 (literal) → 打 · dǎ · to hit 底 (literal) → 底 · dǐ · bottom

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  • created sense approved 打底 · dǎ​dǐ · to make prior arrangements — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    打底

    dǎ​dǐ

    to make prior arrangements

    To arrange matters in advance or provide a heads-up to ensure things go smoothly

    打, 底

    打 (literal) → 打 · dǎ · to build; to forge 底 (literal) → 底 · dǐ · ins and outs

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  • created sense approved 打底 · dǎ​dǐ · end — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    dǎ​dǐ

    end

    The end or bottom part of something, such as the innermost part of a room

    打, 底

    打 (opaque) 底 (literal) → 底 · dǐ · bottom

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  • created sense approved 打底 · dǎ​dǐ · to feel secure — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    打底

    dǎ​dǐ

    to feel secure

    To have a baseline level of confidence or a safety net

    打, 底

    打 (literal) → 打 · dǎ · to build; to forge 底 (literal) → 底 · dǐ · ins and outs

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