Writing
动工 (dòng gōng) — how to say "to start construction" in Chinese
动工
To start construction
verb
Character composition
动
to move
工
work
Radicals / Keys
工
Work
#48 · gōng · 3 strokes
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Collocations
按计划动工
àn jì huà dòng gōng
to start construction according to plan
Examples
他们计划下个月动工建新桥。
They plan to start construction of the new bridge next month.
工程动工了。
The construction has started.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to start construction" in Chinese?
"to start construction" in Chinese is 动工 (dòng gōng).
What does 动工 mean in English?
动工 (dòng gōng) means "To start construction".
How is 动工 pronounced?
It is pronounced dòng gōng (written as dong gong, donggong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to start construction" in Chinese characters?
It is written 动工: 动 has 6 strokes, 工 has 3 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 动工?
动工 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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