Chinese
jiànzhù
Meaning: architecture; building
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Example sentences

這棟建築的設計非常有特色。
这栋建筑的设计非常有特色。
The design of this building is very distinctive.
他畢業後從事建築業。
After graduating, he was engaged in the construction industry.
這部卡車載滿了建築材料。
This truck is loaded with building materials.
這家公司承包了這項大型建築工程。
This company contracted for this large-scale construction project.
政府計劃拆遷這區的舊建築。
The government plans to demolish and relocate the old buildings in this area.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a physical building or the art of architecture.

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