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建筑 (jiàn zhù) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

建筑 (jiàn zhù) is a Chinese word: to build, to construct. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 建筑

动 dòng verb

to build, to construct

他们正在建筑一座新桥。

tā men zhèng zài jiàn zhù yī zuò xīn qiáo

They are building a new bridge.

名 míng noun

building

这个城市有很多古老的建筑。

zhè ge chéng shì yǒu hěn duō gǔ lǎo de jiàn zhù

This city has many old buildings.

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Word breakdown

建 jiàn — to build, to construct

Words with this character (16)
  • 1 建议 jiàn yì — suggest HSK 4
    • 建 to construct, establish (an idea or proposal)
    • 议 to discuss, express an opinion
    Example

    我建议你早点休息。

    wǒ jiàn yì nǐ zǎo diǎn xiū xi

    I suggest you rest early.

  • 2 修建 xiū jiàn — to build, to construct HSK 5
    • 修 to build, to construct (emphasizes the construction process)
    • 建 to build, to establish (core meaning of construction)
    Example

    政府计划修建一座新桥。

    zhèng fǔ jì huà xiū jiàn yī zuò xīn qiáo

    The government plans to build a new bridge.

  • 3 建立 jiàn lì — to establish HSK 5
    • 建 to build, to construct
    • 立 to stand, to set up
    Example

    我们需要建立良好的合作关系。

    wǒ men xū yào jiàn lì liáng hǎo de hé zuò guān xi

    We need to establish good cooperative relationships.

  • 4 建设 jiàn shè — to build, to construct HSK 5
    • 建 to build, to establish
    • 设 to set up, to establish
    Example

    政府正在建设新的医院。

    zhèng fǔ zhèng zài jiàn shè xīn de yī yuàn

    The government is building a new hospital.

  • 5 建造 jiàn zào — to build HSK 5
    • 建 to establish, to build (foundational construction)
    • 造 to make, to create (manufacturing/creation aspect)
    Example

    他们正在建造一座新桥。

    tā men zhèng zài jiàn zào yī zuò xīn qiáo

    They are building a new bridge.

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  • 6 创建 chuàng jiàn — to create, to establish HSK 6
    • 创 to create, to initiate (something new)
    • 建 to build, to establish, to construct
    Example

    我们需要创建一个新的文件夹。

    wǒ men xū yào chuàng jiàn yí gè xīn de wén jiàn jiā

    We need to create a new folder.

  • 7 建筑物 jiàn zhù wù — building HSK 6
    • 建 to build, to construct
    • 筑 to build, to construct (reinforces building meaning)
    • 物 object, thing (makes it a concrete noun)
    Example

    这个城市有很多古老的建筑物。

    zhè ge chéng shì yǒu hěn duō gǔ lǎo de jiàn zhù wù

    This city has many ancient buildings.

  • 8 重建 chóng jiàn — rebuild HSK 6
    • 重 again, re- (indicating repetition)
    • 建 build, construct
    Example

    地震后，政府开始重建受损的房屋。

    dì zhèn hòu zhèng fǔ kāi shǐ chóng jiàn shòu sǔn de fáng wū

    After the earthquake, the government began rebuilding damaged houses.

  • 9 兴建 xīng jiàn — to construct HSK 7
    • 兴 to initiate, to start
    • 建 to build, to construct
    Example

    政府计划兴建一座新医院。

    zhèng fǔ jì huà xīng jiàn yī zuò xīn yī yuàn

    The government plans to construct a new hospital.

  • 10 基建 jī jiàn — infrastructure construction HSK 7
    • 基 base, foundation; indicates fundamental facilities
    • 建 build, construct; indicates the construction process
    Example

    这个城市的基建很完善。

    zhè ge chéng shì de jī jiàn hěn wán shàn

    This city's infrastructure is very well-developed.

  • 11 封建 fēng jiàn — feudalism HSK 7
    • 封 to enfeoff, grant land and titles
    • 建 to establish, set up (a system)
    Example

    中国的封建社会持续了两千多年。

    Zhōng guó de fēng jiàn shè huì chí xù le liǎng qiān duō nián

    China's feudal society lasted over two thousand years.

  • 12 建树 jiàn shù — achievement HSK 7
    • 建 to establish, to build
    • 树 to set up, to establish
    Example

    他在科学研究方面很有建树。

    tā zài kē xué yán jiū fāng miàn hěn yǒu jiàn shù

    He has great achievements in scientific research.

  • 13 扩建 kuò jiàn — to expand, to extend HSK 7
    • 扩 expand, enlarge, widen
    • 建 build, construct
    Example

    学校计划明年扩建图书馆。

    xué xiào jì huà míng nián kuò jiàn tú shū guǎn

    The school plans to expand the library next year.

  • 14 搭建 dā jiàn — to set up, to build, to construct HSK 7
    • 搭 to put together, to join, to assemble (parts)
    • 建 to build, to construct, to establish
    Example

    工人们在广场上搭建临时帐篷。

    gōng rén men zài guǎng chǎng shàng dā jiàn lín shí zhàng peng

    Workers are setting up temporary tents in the square.

  • 15 构建 gòu jiàn — to construct HSK 7
    • 构 structure, framework, composition
    • 建 to build, to establish
    Example

    我们需要构建一个和谐的社会。

    wǒ men xū yào gòu jiàn yí gè hé xié de shè huì

    We need to construct a harmonious society.

  • 16 组建 zǔ jiàn — to form HSK 7
    • 组 to organize, to group
    • 建 to build, to establish
    Example

    我们决定组建一个新团队。

    wǒ men jué dìng zǔ jiàn yí gè xīn tuán duì

    We decided to form a new team.

筑 zhù — to build, to construct

Words with this character (1)
  • 1 建筑物 jiàn zhù wù — building HSK 6
    • 建 to build, to construct
    • 筑 to build, to construct (reinforces building meaning)
    • 物 object, thing (makes it a concrete noun)
    Example

    这个城市有很多古老的建筑物。

    zhè ge chéng shì yǒu hěn duō gǔ lǎo de jiàn zhù wù

    This city has many ancient buildings.

Structure & writing
1 建 jiàn — to build; to construct
建 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 3
健 jiàn to strengthen; to make robust
HSK 4
键 jiàn key (mechanical component connecting a shaft to a gear or pulley, usually a rectangular steel block fitted into keyways)

consists of

1.1 廴 yǐn — long stride/walking radical
廴 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 4
建 jiàn to build; to construct
HSK 5
延 yán to stretch and lengthen; to extend
HSK 7
廷 tíng imperial court, the place where the monarch held audiences in feudal times
1.2 聿 yù — literary particle used at the start or middle of a sentence for continuity
聿 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 4
建 jiàn to build; to construct 律 lǜ law; rule
HSK 7
津 jīn ford; river crossing 肆 sì (lit.) unbridled; wanton; acting recklessly 肇 zhào (class.) to begin; to start

Stroke order

2 筑 zhù — to build; to construct

筑 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 ⺮ zhú — bamboo radical
⺮ is a component in 31 characters
HSK 1
第 dì prefix placed before integers to indicate ordinal number (e.g. 第一, 第十)
HSK 2
笑 xiào to smile or laugh with joy 笔 bǐ writing or drawing instrument; pen, brush 等 děng equal in quantity, status, or degree 篮 lán basket (made of rattan, bamboo, or wicker, with a handle)
HSK 3
答 dá to answer, to reply 筷 kuài chopsticks (~子: thin sticks of bamboo, wood, metal, etc. used to pick up food) 简 jiǎn simple, simplified (opposite of 繁) 算 suàn to calculate; to count 箱 xiāng box; chest; trunk (a rectangular container with a lid for storing or transporting goods or clothing)
HSK 4
符 fú tally or token used by the imperial court to convey orders or mobilize troops, made of metal, jade, bamboo, or wood, split in two halves 笨 bèn stupid; slow-witted 签 qiān to sign one's name or mark on a document to indicate responsibility 管 guǎn bamboo tube; pipe; tube 篇 piān a structurally complete literary or poetic work; a major section of a larger work
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籍 jí books; records and catalogues
HSK 5
筑 zhù to build; to construct
HSK 6
笼 lóng cage or basket made of bamboo, wood, or wire for holding birds, animals, or objects 筒 tǒng thick bamboo tube 策 cè ancient bamboo or wooden strips compiled into a bound volume 筛 shāi sieve; screen made of bamboo strips or wire with small holes to separate fine from coarse material 筹 chóu tally stick; thin strip of bamboo, wood, or ivory used for counting or as a token
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箭 jiàn arrow (ancient weapon with a pointed tip and feathered shaft, shot from a bow or crossbow)
HSK 7
竿 gān bamboo pole, the main stem of bamboo 笛 dí dizi (Chinese transverse bamboo flute) 筋 jīn tendon or ligament connecting muscle to bone 筐 kuāng basket woven from bamboo or wicker 筝 zhēng guzheng (Chinese zither), a plucked string instrument
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篷 péng awning or canopy (made of bamboo, matting, or canvas, esp. on vehicles or boats) for shelter from sun, wind, and rain 簇 cù to cluster together; to gather in a group 簸 bǒ to winnow (grain) by shaking in a flat basket to remove husks and chaff
2.2 巩 gǒng — firm, solid
巩 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 4
恐 kǒng to fear; to dread
HSK 5
筑 zhù to build; to construct

Stroke order