奠定

diàndìng

to establish; to lay (a foundation); to settle

HSK 7-9

Pronunciation

diàndìng

这部著作为他日后的文学地位奠定了基础。

Zhè bù zhùzuò wèi tā rìhòu de wénxué dìwèi diàndìng le jīchǔ.

This work laid the foundation for his later position in literature.

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