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创建

創建
chuàngjiàn
verb HSK 6 #9,763

Meanings

  1. 1 to found; to establish; to create (something significant)
  2. 2 to build up from scratch

Characters

创
chuàng
to create; to initiate
建
jiàn
to build; to construct
Combines creation with construction - emphasizes building something lasting and significant.

Examples

HSK 3
创建文明城市是大家的责任。
Chuàngjiàn wénmíng chéngshì shì dàjiā de zérèn.
Creating a civilized city is everyone's responsibility.
HSK 5
他们共同创建了这个社区。
Tāmen gòngtóng chuàngjiàn le zhège shèqū.
They jointly built this community.
HSK 6
这个品牌创建于1995年。
Zhège pǐnpái chuàngjiàn yú 1995 nián.
This brand was founded in 1995.

Tips

usage
创建 vs 创办: 创建 is broader (brands, communities, civilizations) while 创办 is more specific to organizations and businesses. 创建 also works in tech: 创建文件 (create a file).
usage
创建者 = creator/founder; 创建日期 = creation date.

Stroke Order

创 chuàng
建 jiàn