基准 jīzhǔn datum
(surveying) datum; standard; criterion; benchmark
How to remember 基准: 基 foundation + 准 accurate = datum.
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How it is used
- A benchmark / datum / reference standard - 基准利率 (jīzhǔn lìlǜ) the benchmark interest rate; 以此为基准 (yǐ cǐ wéi jīzhǔn) take this as the baseline.
- A fixed reference point for comparison or measurement; technical/financial register.