Chinese

xiūjiàn
Meaning: to build; to construct; to erect
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

修
建

Example sentences

They are building a new library.
這筆款將用於修建學校,幫助貧困地區的孩子。
这笔款将用于修建学校,帮助贫困地区的孩子。
This sum of money will be used to build a school to help children in poor areas.
政府決定撥款修建道路。
政府决定拨款修建道路。
The government decided to allocate funds to build roads.

Usage Notes

Refers to the construction of buildings, roads, or other large structures.

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