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建设 (jiàn shè) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

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

Meaning of 建设

动 dòng verb

to build, to construct

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.

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Word breakdown

建 jiàn — to build, to establish

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 建筑 jiàn zhù — to build, to construct HSK 5
    • 建 to build, to construct
    • 筑 to build, to construct
    Example

    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.

  • 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.

设 shè — to set up, to establish

Words with this character (12)
  • 1 设备 shè bèi — equipment HSK 5
    • 设 to set up, install
    • 备 provisions, things prepared for use
    Example

    这个工厂的设备很先进。

    zhè ge gōng chǎng de shè bèi hěn xiān jìn

    The equipment in this factory is very advanced.

  • 2 设施 shè shī — facilities HSK 5
    • 设 to set up, to establish
    • 施 to implement, to put into effect
    Example

    这个城市的公共设施很完善。

    zhè ge chéng shì de gōng gòng shè shī hěn wán shàn

    This city's public facilities are very comprehensive.

  • 3 设立 shè lì — to establish HSK 5
    • 设 to set up, to arrange
    • 立 to stand, to establish
    Example

    公司在上海设立了分公司。

    gōng sī zài Shàng hǎi shè lì le fēn gōng sī

    The company established a branch office in Shanghai.

  • 4 设置 shè zhì — to set up HSK 5
    • 设 to set, to establish
    • 置 to place, to position
    Example

    我需要设置一个新密码。

    wǒ xū yào shè zhì yí ge xīn mì mǎ

    I need to set up a new password.

  • 5 设计 shè jì — to design HSK 5
    • 设 to set up, establish
    • 计 to plan, calculate
    Example

    她正在设计一件漂亮的裙子。

    tā zhèng zài shè jì yī jiàn piào liang de qún zi

    She is designing a beautiful dress.

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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 设 shè — to arrange; to set up

设 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 殳 shū — ancient pole weapon made of bamboo or wood, blunt-tipped
殳 is a component in 13 characters
HSK 1
没 méi to not have; to lack
HSK 3
般 bān kind; sort; type
HSK 5
投 tóu to throw toward a target 设 shè to arrange; to set up
HSK 6
疫 yì epidemic; acute infectious disease 股 gǔ thigh (from hip to knee)
HSK 7
役 yì labor service; corvée 殴 ōu to hit (a person) 殷 yīn (lit.) abundant, plentiful 殿 diàn grand hall; palace hall for imperial audience or enshrining deities 毁 huǐ to destroy; to ruin
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毅 yì resolute, firm and unwavering in purpose 馨 xīn (class.) fragrance; sweet scent that carries far

Stroke order