기초
The lowest or most important part of something, from which everything else develops. It refers to basic principles or foundations.
Examples
3 of 5기초부터 차근차근 배우고 싶어요.
I want to learn step by step from the basics.
이 이론은 철학적 기초 위에 세워졌다.
This theory was built on a philosophical foundation.
기초 조사를 철저히 해야 프로젝트가 성공합니다.
The project will succeed only if the basic research is done thoroughly.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gicho sounds like 'Key-Cho' - the key chosen to start building.
Quick Quiz
외국어 공부는 ( )가 가장 중요합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 기초
Examples
기초부터 차근차근 배우고 싶어요.
everydayI want to learn step by step from the basics.
이 이론은 철학적 기초 위에 세워졌다.
academicThis theory was built on a philosophical foundation.
기초 조사를 철저히 해야 프로젝트가 성공합니다.
businessThe project will succeed only if the basic research is done thoroughly.
정부는 기초 생활 수급자를 지원합니다.
formalThe government supports recipients of basic livelihood security.
넌 기초가 안 되어 있구나.
informalYou don't have the basics down.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
기초 화장품
basic skincare products
기초 공사
foundation work (construction)
기초 학문
basic sciences/humanities
Often Confused With
Gibon is used for 'basics' in behavior or rules; Gicho is used for 'foundations' in learning or structures.
Usage Notes
Often used with '에 기초하다' (to be based on).
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '기차' (train).
Memory Tip
Gicho sounds like 'Key-Cho' - the key chosen to start building.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 基 (foundation) and 礎 (cornerstone).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
외국어 공부는 ( )가 가장 중요합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 기초
Related Grammar Rules
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능력
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순서
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서술하다
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집중하다
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창의적
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정규
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학습
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