to build; to construct; to manufacture
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to build; to construct (buildings, infrastructure)
neutralUsed for the physical construction of structures like houses, bridges, or parks.
Tā他
men们
zhèng正
zài在
zhè这
lǐ里
jiàn建
zào造
yī一
zuò座
xīn新
de的
tú图
shū书
guǎn馆
。
They are building a new library here.
Zhè这
ge个
huā花
yuán园
shì是
qù去
nián年
jiàn建
zào造
de的
。
This garden was built last year.
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Zhèng政
fǔ府
jì计
huà划
jiàn建
zào造
yī一
tiáo条
gāo高
sù速
gōng公
lù路
。
The government plans to construct a highway.
verb
to manufacture; to make (ships, machines, large objects)
neutralOften used for constructing ships, aircraft, or complex machinery.
Zhè这
jiā家
zào造
chuán船
chǎng厂
yǐ以
jiàn建
zào造
dà大
xíng型
yóu油
lún轮
wén闻
míng名
。
This shipyard is famous for building large oil tankers.
Gōng工
chéng程
shī师
men们
zhèng正
zài在
wèi为
tài太
kōng空
zhàn站
jiàn建
zào造
yī一
ge个
xīn新
de的
mó模
kuài块
。
Engineers are constructing a new module for the space station.