Meaning of 构建
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to construct (sth abstract)
How to use 构建
构建 is a formal verb used for building abstract things such as systems, models, relationships, or frameworks. It appears often in news, policy writing, and academic texts. Example: 我们要构建一个和谐社会。(Wǒmen yào gòujiàn yí ge héxié shèhuì.) We want to build a harmonious society.
构 (gòu) has the wood radical 木, so picture beams of wood being fitted into a frame. 建 (jiàn) means to build, so 构建 is fitting parts together to build a framework, usually an abstract one like a system or theory.
Common mistake: Learners often use 构建 for physical buildings, but for houses or bridges you should say 建 (jiàn) or 建造 (jiànzào). Also watch the tone: 构 is fourth tone gòu, not third tone gǒu like 狗 (dog).
构建 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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构 gòu · to compose · 8 strokes
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建 jiàn · to establish · 8 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 构建.
| 建议 | jiànyì | to propose; to suggest; to recommend; proposal; suggestion; recommendation (CL:點|点[dian3]) |
| 建立 | jiànlì | to establish; to set up |
| 建设 | jiànshè | to build; to construct; to establish; to develop; to institute |
| 建成 | jiànchéng | to establish; to build |
| 机构 | jīgòu | mechanism; structure |
| 结构 | jiégòu | structure; composition |
| 构成 | gòuchéng | to constitute; to form |
| 构造 | gòuzào | structure; composition |
| 建筑 | jiànzhù | to construct; building |
| 建造 | jiànzào | to construct; to build |
| 修建 | xiūjiàn | to build; to construct |
| 重建 | chóngjiàn | to rebuild; to reconstruct; to reestablish |
Questions about 构建
What does 构建 mean?
构建 (gòujiàn) means "to construct (sth abstract)" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 构建?
构建 is made of 2 characters: 构 (8 strokes), 建 (8 strokes). That is 16 strokes in total.
Is 构建 an HSK word?
Yes. 构建 is on the HSK 6 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 构建 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 构建 is written 構建.
What is the difference between 构建 and 建立?
建立 (jiànlì) means to establish or set up something, like a relationship or a company, and focuses on bringing it into existence. 构建 focuses more on designing and assembling the structure of a system or framework. In many formal contexts both work, but 构建 sounds more technical.
What nouns commonly go with 构建?
Common objects include 体系 (tǐxì, system), 框架 (kuàngjià, framework), 模型 (móxíng, model), and 平台 (píngtái, platform). In computing, 构建 can also mean to build software, as in 构建项目 (gòujiàn xiàngmù, build a project).