建 (jiàn) - to build, to construct, to establish, to found,

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jiàn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 廴

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建 · jiàn

to build, to construct, to establish, to found, to set up

to build, to construct, to establish, to found,

Usage highlights

to buildto establishto suggestconstructionfounderto set up

Synonyms

  • 筑— to build, to construct
  • 造— to make, to build
  • 立— to establish, to set up

Antonyms

  • 毁— to destroy, to ruin
  • 拆— to demolish, to dismantle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They are building a new school (建学校).
  • The company was established in 1990 (公司建于1990年).
  • We need to build a bridge across the river (建一座桥).
  • He proposed establishing a new department (建议建立新部门).

Collocations

  • to build(建设)
  • to establish(建立)
  • to suggest(建议)
  • construction(建筑)
  • founder(建立者)
  • to set up(建置)

Idioms

  • High buildings rise from the ground(高楼大厦平地起)
  • To build a house on sand(沙上建塔)
  • To build up one's physique(强身健体)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the concept of construction and establishment in Chinese culture.
  • Often used in names to convey aspirations for building a successful career or legacy.
  • Associated with progress, development, and foundational work.

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