B1 noun Formal

基础设施

/tɕi˥ ʈʂʰu˨˩ ʂɤ˥˩ ʂʐ̩˥/

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Examples

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1

这个城市的交通基础设施很发达。

The transportation infrastructure of this city is well-developed.

2

政府决定投资建设农村基础设施。

The government decided to invest in building rural infrastructure.

3

地震严重破坏了当地的基础设施。

The earthquake severely damaged local infrastructure.

Word Family

Noun
基础设施
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Memory Tip

Break it down: 基础 (Foundation) + 设施 (Facilities).

Quick Quiz

改善交通___可以有效缓解交通拥堵。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 基础设施

Examples

1

这个城市的交通基础设施很发达。

formal

The transportation infrastructure of this city is well-developed.

2

政府决定投资建设农村基础设施。

business

The government decided to invest in building rural infrastructure.

3

地震严重破坏了当地的基础设施。

everyday

The earthquake severely damaged local infrastructure.

4

我们需要升级网络基础设施。

academic

We need to upgrade our network infrastructure.

5

基础设施投资回收周期长。

business

Infrastructure investment has a long recovery cycle.

Word Family

Noun
基础设施

Common Collocations

交通基础设施 transportation infrastructure
完善基础设施 improve infrastructure
城市基础设施 urban infrastructure
关键基础设施 critical infrastructure
数字化基础设施 digital infrastructure

Common Phrases

基础设施建设

infrastructure construction

薄弱的基础设施

weak infrastructure

公共基础设施

public infrastructure

Often Confused With

基础设施 vs 设备

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS writing topics on urban planning, environment, and development.

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Common Mistakes

A compound word; learners often just use '基础' or '设施' separately, but the full term is standard for 'infrastructure'.

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Memory Tip

Break it down: 基础 (Foundation) + 设施 (Facilities).

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Word Origin

Modern loan translation of 'infrastructure'.

Grammar Patterns

建设/完善/破坏 + 基础设施
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Cultural Context

China is famous for its fast-paced 'infrastructure construction' (基建狂魔).

Quick Quiz

改善交通___可以有效缓解交通拥堵。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 基础设施

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