build; construct; erect
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to build; to construct; to erect (physical structures)
formalRefers to building physical structures such as fortifications, embankments, or engineering works. Often used in military or construction contexts.
Zhàn战
shì士
men们
zhèng正
zài在
hé河
biān边
gòu构
zhù筑
fáng防
yù御
gōng工
shì事
。
The soldiers are constructing defensive fortifications by the river.
Zhè这
tiáo条
tiě铁
lù路
gòu构
zhù筑
le了
shí十
nián年
cái才
wán完
gōng工
。
The construction of this railway took ten years to complete.
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Gōng工
rén人
men们
zhèng正
zài在
shān山
gǔ谷
zhōng中
gòu构
zhù筑
dī堤
bà坝
。
The workers are building an embankment in the valley.
verb
to construct; to build up (abstract systems, theories, or frameworks)
formalUsed for abstract concepts such as theoretical systems, ideological positions, or psychological defenses.
Wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
gòu构
zhù筑
yī一
gè个
xīn新
de的
lǐ理
lùn论
tǐ体
xì系
。
We need to construct a new theoretical framework.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
gòu构
zhù筑
qǐ起
jiān坚
gù固
de的
xīn心
lǐ理
fáng防
xiàn线
。
We must build up strong psychological defenses.
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Zhè这
yī一
gài概
niàn念
gòu构
zhù筑
le了
xiàn现
dài代
wù物
lǐ理
xué学
de的
jī基
chǔ础
。
This concept forms the foundation of modern physics.