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建筑

jiànzhù

Description

建筑是人盖的房子或者大楼。

"建筑" refers to houses or buildings constructed by people.

这个词也可以说盖房子这件事。

This word can also mean the act of building houses.

Meanings

建筑jiànzhù

a building or structure

这座建筑很高很漂亮。

This building is tall and beautiful.

建筑jiànzhù

to build or construct

工人正在建筑一座桥。

Workers are building a bridge.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    建 (to build) + 筑 (to construct); both characters mean building.

  • Nuance

    建筑 refers to buildings/architecture, while 建设 is broader (constructing systems, economy).

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