构
construct; form; literary work; paper mulberry
Meanings
5 senses · 22 examplesverb
to construct; to compose; to form
Used for building, designing, or arranging things such as structures, sentences, or systems.
The engineer is drawing the architectural structure diagram.
We need to learn how to form words in English.
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This factory is constructing a new production line.
He built a castle with Lego bricks.
The structure of this article is very clear.
verb
to form; to create (abstract things)
formalUsed for forming abstract relationships, concepts, or conflicts.
The two countries fabricated a false historical grudge between them.
They have held a grudge against each other for years due to work disagreements.
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This script builds a fantasy world full of imagination.
He tried to build a brand new philosophical system.
The two companies have been in conflict due to business competition for a long time.
noun
literary or artistic work
formalA relatively formal term used to refer to literary or artistic creations.
Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu left many传世masterpieces.
This novel is his carefully crafted work in his later years.
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Most of this painter's early works focus on landscapes.
This playwright's masterpiece has been adapted into multiple films.
This poetry collection collects the essence of the poet's lifelong works.
noun
surname Gou
Used as a family name.
Mr. Gou is the new general manager of our company.
I know a friend surnamed Gou who comes from Zhejiang.
noun
paper mulberry tree
formalAlso known as 楮 or 榖, its bark is used to make mulberry paper and rice paper.
The bark of the paper mulberry tree is an important raw material for making high-quality rice paper.
Tall paper mulberry trees often grow on the ridges of rural fields.
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The leaves and stems of the paper mulberry tree are covered with fine hard hairs.
This traditional papermaking technique requires fibers from the paper mulberry tree.
The paper mulberry tree bears small pale green flowers and is dioecious.