- 1. bottom; base
- ♦ 井~ the bottom of a well
- 2. the heart of a matter; ins and outs
- ♦ 交底
- 3. rough draft
- 4. a copy kept as a record
- ♦ 留个~儿 keep a copy on file; duplicate and file (a letter, etc.)
- 5. end of a year or month
- ♦ 年底
- 6. ground; background; foundation
- ♦ 白~红花 red flowers on a white background