建筑 jiànzhù to construct
to construct; building
How to remember 建筑: 建 to build + 筑 building = to construct.
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How it is used
- A building/structure, and architecture: 古老的建筑 (gǔlǎo de jiànzhù) an ancient building; 建筑设计 architectural design.
- Both the physical building (measure word 个/座) and the field/act of construction.
- Contrast 建立 (establish, abstract) - 建筑 is bricks-and-mortar and design.
Example sentences
- 木头是很好的建筑材料。 Mùtou shì hěn hǎo de jiànzhù cáiliào.Wood is a very good construction material.
- 请在建筑的入口处等我。 Qǐng zài jiànzhù de rùkǒuchù děng wǒ.Please wait for me at the entrance of the building.
- 这里现在有了许多新建筑。 Zhèlǐ xiànzài yǒu le xǔduō xīn jiànzhù.There are a lot of new buildings here now.