construct; build
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to construct; to build (formal)
formalUsed in formal contexts for construction projects, buildings, and large-scale development. More formal than 建造 or 盖.
Xué学
xiào校
zhèng正
zài在
yíng营
jiàn建
xīn新
de的
sù宿
shè舍
lóu楼
。
The school is currently constructing a new dormitory building.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
jì计
huà划
zài在
wèi未
lái来
wǔ五
nián年
yíng营
jiàn建
gèng更
duō多
de的
gōng公
gòng共
shè设
shī施
。
The government plans to build more public facilities in the next five years.
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Zhè这
zuò座
dà大
qiáo桥
shì是
yóu由
yī一
jiā家
Zhōng中
guó国
gōng公
sī司
yíng营
jiàn建
de的
。
This large bridge was constructed by a Chinese company.