Word: 根基 (gēnjī) 根基 dictionary entry gēnjī foundation Full dictionary entry for 根基 Example sentences using 根基 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 房子的根基打得很牢。 Fángzi de gēnjī dǎ de hěn láo. The foundation of the house was laid very firmly. 打好语言根基，学什么都容易。 Dǎ hǎo yǔyán gēnjī, xué shénme dōu róngyì. Lay a solid foundation in the language and anything you learn is easier.