verb HSK 5
Traditional 構建
to construct · to build · to establish
Meaning
构建 means to build or construct something, often used for abstract concepts like systems, frameworks, theories, or relationships. It emphasizes the process of putting together components to form a complete structure or system.
Usage
This is a formal, somewhat academic term commonly used in written Chinese, official documents, and professional contexts. It's frequently used with abstract nouns like 体系 (system), 平台 (platform), 关系 (relationship), or 框架 (framework). Less common in casual spoken conversation.
Examples
- 01我们需要构建一个完善的教育体系。.We need to construct a comprehensive education system.
- 02这家公司致力于构建良好的企业文化。.This company is dedicated to building a good corporate culture.
Characters
Common collocations
- 构建体系to build a system
- 构建平台to build a platform
- 构建和谐社会to build a harmonious society
- 构建框架to construct a framework
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to building: 构 originally meant wooden frame or structure, while 建 means to establish or erect. Together they form a compound emphasizing systematic construction.