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结构
jiégòu
Description
结构是指一个东西各个部分是怎么组织在一起的。
"结构" refers to how the parts of something are organized together.
我们可以说房子的结构，也可以说句子的结构。
We can talk about the "结构" of a house or the "结构" of a sentence.
Meanings
结构jiégòu
structure; the way parts are organized
这篇文章的结构很清楚。
The structure of this article is very clear.
结构jiégòu
construction or framework of a building
这座桥的结构很结实。
This bridge has a very solid structure.
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Notes
- Etymology
结 (tie/join) + 构 (construct), literally how parts are joined together.
- Nuance
often used for abstract things like text, society, or grammar, not only buildings.
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