修建

xiū jiàn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to build
2. to construct

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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拆除

chāi chú

to tear down

修建 means to build, 拆除 means to demolish.

Related words

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施工

shī gōng

construction

施工 refers to the construction process or site work.

建立

jiàn lì

to establish

建立 is used for abstract or institutional building (建立关系/公司).

Synonyms

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建造

jiàn zào

to construct

Both mean to build, but 修建 is more common for buildings/roads while 建造 can be used for ships/machines.

Usage notes

Collocations

修建 is often used with 桥梁, 公路, 房屋, not usually with abstract nouns.

Common mistakes

Don't use 修建 for abstract things; use 建立 (建立友谊, not 修建友谊).

Example Sentences

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他们正在修建一座新桥。

They are building a new bridge.

这个城市正在修建新的客运站。

This city is building a new passenger transport station.

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Child Words of 修建

to decorate