Chinese

jiànlì
Meaning: to establish; to set up; to found
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

建
立

Example sentences

They established a new company.
這兩國之間建立了外交關係。
这两国之间建立了外交关系。
The two countries established diplomatic relations.
信任是建立良好關係的基礎。
信任是建立良好关系的基础。
Trust is the foundation of building a good relationship.
良好的互動是建立友誼的基礎。
良好的互动是建立友谊的基础。
Good interaction is the foundation of building friendship.
雙方建立了良性互動。
双方建立了良性互动。
The two sides established a positive interaction.
這座紀念碑是為了紀念英雄們而建立的。
这座纪念碑是为了纪念英雄们而建立的。
This monument was built to commemorate the heroes.
這群土匪在山中建立了自己的據點。
这群土匪在山中建立了自己的据点。
This group of bandits established their own base in the mountains.
建立這座水庫是為了防洪。
建立这座水库是为了防洪。
This reservoir was built for flood control.
我們需要建立長效機制。
我们需要建立长效机制。
We need to establish a long-term mechanism.
領導者必須通過誠實和公正來建立自己的威信。
领导者必须通过诚实和公正来建立自己的威信。
A leader must establish their own prestige through honesty and fairness.

Usage Notes

To bring something into existence, such as an organization, system, or relationship.

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