verb HSK 5
to build · to construct · to set up · to erect
Meaning
搭建 means to build or construct something, typically referring to assembling structures from parts or materials. It implies putting together components to create a framework, platform, or temporary structure, such as a stage, tent, bridge, or scaffolding.
Usage
搭建 is commonly used for temporary or modular structures rather than permanent buildings. It's frequently used in contexts like setting up stages, erecting tents, building scaffolding, or creating platforms. In modern usage, it's also used metaphorically for building systems, networks, or frameworks (like software platforms).
Examples
- 01工人们正在为音乐会搭建舞台。.The workers are setting up the stage for the concert.
- 02这个项目为年轻创业者搭建了交流平台。.This project has built a communication platform for young entrepreneurs.
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Common collocations
- 搭建舞台to set up a stage
- 搭建帐篷to pitch a tent
- 搭建平台to build a platform
- 搭建桥梁to build a bridge (literal or figurative)
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 搭 (to join or put together) and 建 (to build), creating a compound that emphasizes the assembly or construction process.