to build; to construct; to initiate construction
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to begin constructing; to build (on a large scale)
formalUsually refers to the start of large-scale infrastructure or facility projects, such as industrial parks, power plants, highways, or urban complexes. It implies a formal commencement of construction.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
jì计
huà划
zài在
jiāo郊
qū区
xīng兴
jiàn建
yī一
gè个
gāo高
kē科
jì技
yuán园
qū区
。
The government plans to build a high-tech park in the suburbs.
Zhè这
zuò座
chéng城
shì市
zhèng正
zài在
xīng兴
jiàn建
yī一
zuò座
xīn新
de的
kuà跨
hǎi海
dà大
qiáo桥
。
This city is constructing a new cross-sea bridge.
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Wèi为
jǔ举
bàn办
Ào奥
yùn运
huì会
，
xīng兴
jiàn建
le了
duō多
gè个
tǐ体
yù育
chǎng场
guǎn馆
。
Several sports venues were built to host the Olympic Games.
Xīn新
jī机
chǎng场
de的
xīng兴
jiàn建
jiāng将
dài带
dòng动
dāng当
dì地
jīng经
jì济
fā发
zhǎn展
。
The construction of the new airport will boost local economic development.