筑
build; ancient stringed instrument; nickname for Guiyang
Meanings
4 senses · 9 examplesverb
to build; to construct; to construct
formalUsed for building infrastructure, buildings or other large-scale projects.
They are building a road on this path right now.
Workers are building levees along the river to prevent floods.
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Construction of this new city started last year.
They built a temporary pavilion using bamboo.
The government plans to build more affordable housing.
noun
ancient stringed musical instrument
archaicThis is an archaic musical instrument, rarely used in modern contexts. The old reading Zhú is sometimes used when referring to this instrument.
The zhu is a very unique ancient Chinese struck stringed instrument.
According to historical records, Gao Jianli once struck the zhu to see Jing Ke off on his mission.
noun
nickname for Guiyang, capital of Guizhou
formalThis is a formal geographical nickname used in official documents and historical texts.
Zhu Cheng is the ancient name of Guiyang, and people still use Zhu as the abbreviation for Guiyang today.
noun
surname Zhu
neutralA relatively rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Zhu is a well-known archaeologist.