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basics; prerequisite; essential

NounSino-Korean: 基本

  1. 1

    basics; prerequisite; essential

    A thing that should be done or be in place before doing something.

    Korean definition: 무엇을 하기 전에 가장 먼저 해야 하는 것이나 꼭 있어야 하는 것.

    • He lacked the basics, so he couldn't even solve very elementary math problems.

    • Coach Kim had the young players learn step by step, starting with the basic skills.

  2. 2

    basic; fundamental

    The central and important thing in achieving something.

    Korean definition: 무엇을 이루는 데 가장 중심이 되고 중요한 것.

    • Freedom is the fundamental ideal of democracy.

    • That all people are equal before the law is the fundamental principle of the rule of law.