兴建

興建

xīngjiàn

verb HSK 7 #28,221

Meanings

1 to build; to construct
2 to erect (a large structure)

Characters

to start; to initiate

to build; to construct

Literally 'to initiate construction' — implies large-scale projects.

Examples

政府计划兴建一座新机场。

Zhèngfǔ jìhuà xīngjiàn yí zuò xīn jīchǎng.

The government plans to build a new airport.

这座桥是十年前兴建的。

Zhè zuò qiáo shì shí nián qián xīngjiàn de.

This bridge was constructed ten years ago.

Tips

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兴建 is formal and used for large-scale construction projects — bridges, airports, stadiums. You wouldn't use it for building a shelf. For everyday construction, use 建 or 修建 (xiūjiàn).

Stroke Order

兴 xīng

建 jiàn