竣 jùn to terminate
to terminate; to finish; to end
How to remember 竣: 立 stand + 夋 hesitate = to terminate. The tired builders stand by the new bridge, hesitate a moment, then cut the ribbon, glad at last to terminate the project.
Component breakdown
竣 = 立 stand + 夋 hesitate
- 立 stand
- 夋 hesitate
The tired builders stand by the new bridge, hesitate a moment, then cut the ribbon, glad at last to terminate the project.
How it is used
- To complete (a construction project) - chiefly 竣工 (jùngōng): 大桥竣工 (dàqiáo jùngōng) the bridge is completed, 竣工验收 (jùngōng yànshōu) completion inspection. A formal engineering/construction term for finishing a build.