"cornerstone" in Chinese (Simplified)
基石基础
Definition
基石是指某事物赖以依靠或建立的非常重要的部分、思想或品质。最初，它指建筑物地基放置的第一块石头。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于比喻，表示某个体系、观念或组织最重要的部分（如“政策的基石”）。在正式场合较多，建筑用法较少出现在日常生活。注意不要与“里程碑”混淆。
Examples
Honesty is the cornerstone of their relationship.
诚实是他们关系的**基石**。
Education is a cornerstone of modern society.
教育是现代社会的**基石**。
Teamwork is the cornerstone of our success.
团队合作是我们成功的**基石**。
Trust really is the cornerstone of any lasting friendship.
信任真的是任何长久友谊的**基石**。
Innovation has always been the cornerstone of this company's strategy.
创新一直是这家公司战略的**基石**。
Open communication is the cornerstone of a healthy workplace.
开放沟通是一家健康工作环境的**基石**。