础石

bā jiǎo lián huā chǔ shí hěn piào liang

八角莲花础石很漂亮。

The octagonal lotus foundation stone is very beautiful.

qín láo zhèng zhí de rén mín shì shè huì de zhōng jiān yǔ chǔ shí

勤劳正直的人民，是社会的中坚与础石。

The hard-working and honest people are the backbone and cornerstone of society.