Writing
施工 (shī gōng) — how to say "construction" in Chinese
施工
Construction
verb
Character composition
施
to apply
工
work
Radicals / Keys
工
Work
#48 · gōng · 3 strokes
方
Square
#70 · fāng · 4 strokes
Collocations
开始施工
kāishǐ shīgōng
to start construction
Examples
这条路的施工需要三个月。
The construction of this road will take three months.
施工开始了。
Construction has started.
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Frequently asked questions
Construction meaning in Chinese
"construction" in Chinese is 施工 (shī gōng).
施工 meaning in English
施工 (shī gōng) means "Construction".
How is 施工 pronounced?
It is pronounced shī gōng (written as shi gong, shigong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "construction" in Chinese characters?
It is written 施工: 施 has 9 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 施工?
施工 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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