Chinese

jiàn
Meaning: to build; to construct; to establish
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

建

Example sentences

The government plans to build a new bridge in the city center.
這座建築建於二十世紀九十年代。
这座建筑建于二十世纪九十年代。
This building was built in the 1990s.
居民們對新建的公園感到非常滿意。
居民们对新建的公园感到非常满意。
The residents are very satisfied with the newly built park.
這座古廟建於公元三世紀。
这座古庙建于公元三世纪。
This ancient temple was built in the 3rd century AD.
那座大橋正在建築中。
那座大桥正在建筑中。
That big bridge is under construction.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for physical construction or establishing organizations.

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