Writing
构建 (gòu jiàn) — how to say "to construct" in Chinese
构建
To construct, to build
verb
Character composition
构
to construct
建
to establish
Radicals / Keys
廴
Long stride
#54 · yǐn · 3 strokes
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
构建理论模型
gòu jiàn lǐ lùn mó xíng
to construct a theoretical model
Examples
他们正在构建一个复杂的网络平台。
They are constructing a complex network platform.
我们构建新系统。
We build a new system.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to construct" in Chinese?
"to construct" in Chinese is 构建 (gòu jiàn).
What does 构建 mean in English?
构建 (gòu jiàn) means "To construct, to build".
How is 构建 pronounced?
It is pronounced gòu jiàn (written as gou jian, goujian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to construct" in Chinese characters?
It is written 构建: 构 has 8 strokes, 建 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 构建?
构建 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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