forge; build; create
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to forge; to make; to manufacture (metal objects)
Originally referred to the manual forging of metal tools or weapons. Now also used for constructing large objects like ships.
Zhè这
jiā家
gōng工
chǎng厂
zhuān专
mén门
dǎ打
zào造
nóng农
jù具
。
This factory specializes in forging farming tools.
Gǔ古
dài代
gōng工
jiàng匠
yòng用
tiě铁
chuí锤
dǎ打
zào造
dāo刀
jiàn剑
。
Ancient craftsmen used hammers to forge swords.
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Tā他
men们
zhèng正
zài在
wèi为
hǎi海
jūn军
dǎ打
zào造
yì一
sōu艘
xīn新
jūn军
jiàn舰
。
They are building a new warship for the navy.
verb
to create; to build; to cultivate; to shape (abstract things)
Used metaphorically to describe the process of cultivating intangible qualities like reputation, image, or talent. Very common in modern business and personal development contexts.
Gōng公
sī司
zhì致
lì力
yú于
dǎ打
zào造
yí一
gè个
zhí值
de得
xìn信
lài赖
de的
pǐn品
pái牌
xíng形
xiàng象
。
The company is dedicated to building a trustworthy brand image.
Zhè这
suǒ所
dà大
xué学
de的
mù目
biāo标
shì是
dǎ打
zào造
wèi未
lái来
de的
lǐng领
dǎo导
zhě者
。
The goal of this university is to cultivate future leaders.
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Tā她
jì计
huà划
yòng用
wǔ五
nián年
shí时
jiān间
dǎ打
zào造
yì一
zhī支
jīng精
yīng英
tuán团
duì队
。
She plans to build an elite team within five years.
Zhè这
gè个
chéng城
shì市
zhèng正
zài在
nǔ努
lì力
dǎ打
zào造
yí一
gè个
lǚ旅
yóu游
shèng胜
dì地
。
This city is working hard to create a tourist destination.