English–Chinese
“lay the foundation for” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindiàn dìng
Example
教育改革为未来发展奠定了基础。jiào yù gǎi gé wèi wèi lái fā zhǎn diàn dìng le jī chǔ
Education reform laid the foundation for future development.
How to say “lay the foundation for” in Chinese
“Lay the foundation for” in Chinese is 奠定 (diàn dìng).
A firm base set in place so future growth can rest on it.
Example sentences with 奠定
科学研究的突破为产业升级奠定了坚实基础。kē xué yán jiū de tū pò wèi chǎn yè shēng jí diàn dìng le jiān shí jī chǔ
A breakthrough in scientific research laid a solid foundation for industrial upgrading.
Tips for using 奠定
- In everyday Chinese, this verb has a formal written tone and is especially natural in reports, speeches, and discussions of long-term plans.