Chinese
xīngjiàn
Meaning: to build; to construct
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

興建
興
建
兴建
兴
建

Example sentences

The government plans to build a new library in the city center.
這棟大樓是由一位當地企業家出資興建的。
这栋大楼是由一位当地企业家出资兴建的。
This building was funded and built by a local entrepreneur.
這座堤壩是為了防止洪水淹沒附近的村莊而興建的。
这座堤坝是为了防止洪水淹没附近的村庄而兴建的。
This dam was built to prevent floods from submerging nearby villages.
這座體育場館是為了奧運會而興建的。
这座体育场馆是为了奥运会而兴建的。
This sports venue was built for the Olympic Games.
這家開發商在市中心興建了一棟辦公大樓。
这家开发商在市中心兴建了一栋办公大楼。
This developer built an office building in the city center.

Usage Notes

Formal term for constructing buildings or infrastructure.

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