Meaning and Usage
The verb '기초하다' means 'to base on' or 'to make the basis for something.' It is often used in formal or academic contexts to indicate that an idea, theory, policy, or judgment is founded on certain facts, principles, or data.
Common Collocations
- '과학적 사실에 기초하다' (to be based on scientific facts): used when emphasizing a scientific foundation.
- '고객 만족에 기초하다' (to be based on customer satisfaction): common in business or management contexts.
- '자료에 기초하다' (to be based on data): used when decisions or judgments rely on data.
Register and Nuance
'기초하다' is a formal verb and is rarely used in casual conversation. It often appears in written language, reports, academic papers, and formal speeches.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '기초하다' with '기초를 다지다' which means 'to lay a foundation' physically or metaphorically. '기초하다' focuses on the conceptual basis, while '기초를 다지다' emphasizes establishing or strengthening a foundation.
Use '기초하다' when you want to express that something is conceptually based on something else, especially in formal contexts.