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經濟基礎

简经济基础 · 繁經濟基礎

Mandarin · pinyin jīng jì jī chǔ

socio-economic base
economic foundation

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濟: Look up this written character
基: jī · foundation, base
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经: jīng · classic works; pass through
济: jì · help, aid, relieve; ferry, cross
础: chǔ · foundation stone, plinth

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1–4–1–3 · jing1 ji4 ji1 chu3

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noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see 經濟 /经济 (jīngjì), 基礎 /基础 (jīchǔ): economic basis; economic base
(Marxism) economic basis; economic base

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