建立

jiàn lì

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to establish
2. to set up
3. to found

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 撤销 chè xiāo 撤销 chè xiāo to repeal To abolish or revoke an established institution.: to repeal

Related words

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• 设立 shè lì 设立 shè lì to set up; to establish To set up or establish an office or institution.: to set up; to establish
• 树立 shù lì 树立 shù lì to set up To establish or set up something abstract, like a model or reputation.: to set up

Synonyms

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• 成立 chéng lì 成立 chéng lì to establish When referring to founding an organization, company, or country.: to establish

Usage notes

Collocations

Common objects: 建立关系 (establish relations), 建立信心 (build confidence), 建立制度 (set up a system).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 建设 (construct) which is for physical infrastructure; 建立 is for abstract or organizational foundations.

Example Sentences

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建立 良好的人际关系很重要。

Establishing good interpersonal relationships is very important.

他们 建立 了一个新的公司。

They established a new company.

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Words Containing 建立

• 建立时间 建立时间 jiàn lì shí jiān: setup time
• 建立正式外交关系 建立正式外交关系 jiàn lì zhèng shì wài jiāo guān xì: formally establish diplomatic relations
• 建立者 建立者 jiàn lì zhě: founder
• 档案建立 档案建立 dàng àn jiàn lì: file creation

Child Words of 建立

• 建 建 jiàn: to establish
• 立 立 lì: to stand