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重建 (chóng jiàn) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 6

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

Meaning of 重建

动 dòng verb

rebuild

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.

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Word breakdown

重 chóng — again, re- (indicating repetition)

Words with this character (10)
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建 jiàn — build, construct

Words with this character (16)
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  • 6 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.

  • 7 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.

  • 8 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.

  • 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.

Structure & writing
1 重 chóng — to repeat; to duplicate
Xpinyin
重 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 7
董 dǒng (lit.) to supervise and manage

consists of

1.1 千 qiān — thousand; (used with 万 or 百) a great many
千 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 3
重 zhòng heavy; of great weight (opposite of "轻")
HSK 5
插 chā to insert, stick in, or thrust (a long or flat object) into something
HSK 7
乖 guāi obedient, well-behaved (of a child) 歼 jiān to annihilate; to wipe out 纤 xiān slender; delicate; fine 迁 qiān to move, relocate (an office, residence, etc.)
1.2 里 lǐ — inner lining (of clothing, bedding, etc.); reverse side of a fabric
里 is a component in 10 characters
HSK 3
理 lǐ to govern; to manage; to administer 重 zhòng heavy; of great weight (opposite of "轻")
HSK 4
童 tóng child; young kid 量 liàng ancient measuring vessel (e.g. dǒu, shēng)
HSK 5
厘 lí prefix for 10⁻² (centi-), symbol c, in the metric system
HSK 6
埋 mái to cover with sand, soil, or other material 野 yě open country; outskirts; countryside
HSK 7
狸 li leopard cat (also called mountain cat, brownish-yellow fur with black markings) 缠 chán to wind around, to wrap around 鲤 lǐ carp (a freshwater fish with barbels, dark back, and yellowish-white belly)

Stroke order

2 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

2.1 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
2.2 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