start building; construct (large-scale projects)
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to start building or repairing (usually referring to large-scale infrastructure projects)
formalCommonly used for large infrastructure projects such as railways, water conservancy facilities, and major construction works. Carries a slightly formal or official register.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
jué决
dìng定
xīng兴
xiū修
yī一
tiáo条
xīn新
de的
gāo高
sù速
tiě铁
lù路
。
The government decided to build a new high-speed railway.
Zhè这
gè个
dì地
qū区
zhèng正
zài在
xīng兴
xiū修
shuǐ水
lì利
shè设
shī施
。
This region is currently building water conservancy facilities.
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Xīng兴
xiū修
zhè这
yàng样
de的
dà大
xíng型
gōng工
chéng程
xū需
yào要
dà大
liàng量
zī资
jīn金
hé和
shí时
jiān间
。
Building such large-scale projects requires a significant amount of capital and time.