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建议 (jiàn yì) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 4

建议 (jiàn yì) is a Chinese word: suggest. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 建议

动 dòng verb

suggest

我建议你早点休息。

wǒ jiàn yì nǐ zǎo diǎn xiū xi

I suggest you rest early.

名 míng noun

suggestion

你的建议很有用。

nǐ de jiàn yì hěn yǒu yòng

Your suggestion is very useful.

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Word breakdown

建 jiàn — to construct, establish (an idea or proposal)

Words with this character (16)
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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.

议 yì — to discuss, express an opinion

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  • 6 不可思议 bù kě sī yì — inconceivable HSK 7
    • 不 not, negation
    • 可 can, possible
    • 思 think, contemplate
    • 议 discuss, consider
    Example

    大自然的力量真是不可思议。

    dà zì rán de lì liàng zhēn shì bù kě sī yì

    The power of nature is truly inconceivable.

  • 7 倡议 chàng yì — to propose HSK 7
    • 倡 to advocate, to initiate
    • 议 proposal, suggestion
    Example

    我们倡议大家保护环境。

    wǒ men chàng yì dà jiā bǎo hù huán jìng

    We propose that everyone protect the environment.

  • 8 决议 jué yì — resolution HSK 7
    • 决 to decide, to determine
    • 议 to discuss, to deliberate
    Example

    联合国通过了这项决议。

    lián hé guó tōng guò le zhè xiàng jué yì

    The United Nations passed this resolution.

  • 9 商议 shāng yì — to discuss HSK 7
    • 商 to consult, to deliberate
    • 议 to discuss, to comment
    Example

    我们需要商议一下这个问题。

    wǒ men xū yào shāng yì yī xià zhè ge wèn tí

    We need to discuss this issue.

  • 10 异议 yì yì — objection HSK 7
    • 异 different, dissenting
    • 议 opinion, discussion
    Example

    我对这个提案有异议。

    wǒ duì zhè ge tí àn yǒu yì yì

    I have an objection to this proposal.

  • 11 抗议 kàng yì — protest HSK 7
    • 抗 resist, oppose
    • 议 express, discuss
    Example

    学生们在校门口抗议学费上涨。

    xué shēng men zài xiào mén kǒu kàng yì xué fèi shàng zhǎng

    Students protest the tuition increase at the school gate.

  • 12 提议 tí yì — to propose, to suggest; proposal, suggestion HSK 7
    • 提 to raise, to put forward
    • 议 to discuss, to propose, proposal
    Example

    我提议明天开会讨论这个问题。

    wǒ tí yì míng tiān kāi huì tǎo lùn zhè ge wèn tí

    I propose to hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss this issue.

  • 13 议程 yì chéng — agenda HSK 7
    • 议 to discuss, matters to be discussed
    • 程 sequence, schedule, order
    Example

    请大家看一下今天的议程。

    qǐng dà jiā kàn yī xià jīn tiān de yì chéng

    Please everyone take a look at today's agenda.

  • 14 议题 yì tí — issue HSK 7
    • 议 to discuss, deliberate
    • 题 topic, subject
    Example

    会议的主要议题是环境保护。

    huì yì de zhǔ yào yì tí shì huán jìng bǎo hù

    The main issue of the meeting is environmental protection.

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 议 yì — to discuss; to deliberate

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

consists of

2.1 讠 yán — speech/language radical
讠 is a component in 75 characters
HSK 1
认 rèn to recognize; to distinguish 识 shí to know; to recognize; to distinguish 话 huà speech; spoken words; language 语 yǔ speech; words 说 shuō to express in words; to speak
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请 qǐng to request; to ask 读 dú to read aloud following written text 课 kè schoolwork; planned segmented instruction 谁 shéi who (interrogative pronoun) 谢 xiè to thank (reduplicated for emphasis)
HSK 2
让 ràng yield; give way to others when both parties need something 记 jì to memorize; to remember 诉 sù to tell, to express fully and unreservedly 词 cí word (the smallest free-standing unit of language, e.g. nouns, verbs, adjectives) 试 shì to try; to attempt; to test informally
HSK 3
议 yì to discuss; to deliberate 讲 jiǎng to speak; to talk 该 gāi should; ought to 调 tiáo well-proportioned; harmonious
HSK 4
计 jì to calculate; to reckon 订 dìng to correct, to revise (errors in text) 讨 tǎo to launch a punitive expedition; to attack with troops 许 xǔ to permit; to allow 论 lùn to analyze and judge the reasoning of things
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证 zhèng to prove or verify with people, objects, or facts 评 píng critical comment or review article 诚 chéng sincere, genuine (of one's heart or intentions) 详 xiáng detailed and thorough (opposite of 略) 误 wù wrong; erroneous 谅 liàng to understand and forgive 谈 tán to speak or discuss 谊 yì friendship; friendly relations
HSK 5
罚 fá to punish someone for a mistake or crime 训 xùn to teach; to admonish 设 shè to arrange; to set up 访 fǎng to inquire; to investigate by questioning 诊 zhěn to examine a patient (to diagnose an illness)
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诗 shī poetry; poem (a literary form expressing emotion through rhythmic language) 询 xún to inquire, to seek opinions 谨 jǐn cautious; careful
HSK 6
讯 xùn to inquire 讶 yà (lit.) to be surprised; to wonder at 诞 dàn to be born; to give birth 诸 zhū all, many, various 诺 nuò an exclamation of agreement, similar to 'yes' or 'okay'
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谐 xié harmonious; well-coordinated 谓 wèi to say; to tell 谦 qiān humble, modest
HSK 7
狱 yù prison; jail 蔼 ǎi friendly, amiable 讥 jī to mock, to satirize 讳 huì to avoid mentioning; to taboo speaking of something 讹 é erroneous; untrue
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讼 sòng to litigate; to take a case to court 讽 fěng to satirize, mock, or admonish with cutting innuendo 诀 jué mnemonic rhyme or phrase summarizing key points of a subject 诈 zhà to deceive; to swindle 诠 quán to explain; to interpret 诡 guǐ deceitful, cunning 诧 chà to be astonished; to feel surprised 诫 jiè to warn; to admonish 诬 wū to falsely accuse; to slander with fabricated facts 诱 yòu to guide; to counsel 诵 sòng read aloud; recite with intonation 诽 fěi to slander; to speak ill of others without basis 谋 móu plan; stratagem; scheme 谍 dié (lit.) to secretly gather intelligence on military, political, or economic matters 谎 huǎng lie; falsehood 谜 mí riddle; enigmatic puzzle phrased in words for guessing 谣 yáo folk song; improvised rhyme sung without accompaniment 谤 bàng (lit.) to denounce and publicize others' faults 谬 miù erroneous; mistaken 谱 pǔ a chart, table, or book compiled by category or system 谴 qiǎn to reproach; to reprimand 辩 biàn to debate; to argue about right and wrong or truth and falsehood
2.2 义 yì — justice; righteous principle or moral conduct
义 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 3
议 yì to discuss; to deliberate
HSK 6
仪 yí appearance and bearing; demeanor 蚁 yǐ ant (small insect living in colonies, typically black, brown, or red, with threadlike or clubbed antennae and a narrow waist)

Stroke order