nền móng
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Definition
- Noun:
- Foundation (literal): The prepared and reinforced ground or structure upon which a building, house, or other construction is built.
- Foundation (figurative): The fundamental basis, groundwork, or core principles that provide essential support for the development, growth, or stability of something abstract, such as a system, theory, or society.
Usage Examples
- Noun (literal):
- Công nhân đang đổ bê tông cho nền móng của tòa nhà. (The workers are pouring concrete for the building's foundation.)
- Noun (figurative):
- Giáo dục tốt là nền móng cho sự phát triển của một quốc gia. (Good education is the foundation for a nation's development.)
- Họ đã xây dựng nền móng vững chắc cho doanh nghiệp mới. (They built a solid foundation for the new business.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal and academic contexts to emphasize the critical, underlying support system of an idea or organization.
- It can be used metaphorically to discuss personal development: (Basic knowledge is the foundation of all learning.)
Variants and Related Words
- Móng (n): Can specifically refer to the footing or base of a structure. Often used in construction terminology.
- Nền tảng (n): A very close synonym, meaning "foundation" or "platform," used more frequently in abstract and technological contexts (e.g., - technology platform).
Synonyms
- Foundation: The base upon which something stands or is supported.
- Basis: The underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.
- Groundwork: Preliminary or basic work that serves as a foundation.
- Cornerstone: An indispensable and fundamental basis.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Xây nhà phải lo nền móng: Literally "To build a house, one must care for the foundation." This proverb means that for any endeavor to succeed, one must first ensure a strong and proper foundation.
- Vững như nền móng: "As solid as a foundation." Used to describe something that is extremely stable and reliable.