建立 jiànlì to establish
to establish; to set up; to found
How to remember 建立: 建 to build + 立 to stand = to establish.
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How it is used
- To establish/set up (relationships, systems, institutions - often abstract): 建立关系 (jiànlì guānxì) establish ties; 建立制度.
- Contrast 建造/建筑 (physically construct buildings); 建立 is founding/setting up, usually intangible.
- Common: 建立信任, 建立联系.
Example sentences
- 他们之间建立了深厚的友谊。 Tāmen zhījiān jiànlìle shēnhòu de yǒuyì.They have developed a deep friendship.
- 大学在20年前由他的父亲建立。 Dàxué zài 20niánqián yóu tā de fùqīn jiànlì.The university was founded by his father twenty years ago.
- 真正的友谊建立在彼此信任的基础上。 Zhēnzhèng de yǒuyì jiànlì zài bǐcǐ xìnrèn de jīchǔ shàng.True friendship is based on mutual trust.