verb / noun HSK 4
Traditional 設計
to design · to plan · design · plan
Meaning
设计 means 'to design' or 'design' and refers to the process of creating plans, blueprints, or artistic concepts for buildings, products, graphics, or systems. It can function as both a verb (to design something) and a noun (a design or plan).
Usage
Commonly used in professional contexts related to architecture, engineering, graphic design, fashion, and product development. Can also refer to scheming or plotting in certain contexts, though this usage is less common. Often appears with specific fields like 平面设计 (graphic design) or 室内设计 (interior design).
Examples
- 01她是一名室内设计师，专门设计现代风格的住宅。, .She is an interior designer who specializes in designing modern-style residences.
- 02这座桥的设计非常独特，吸引了很多游客来参观。, .The design of this bridge is very unique and has attracted many tourists to visit.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个设计
- 项一项设计
Common collocations
- 设计方案design plan/scheme
- 平面设计graphic design
- 室内设计interior design
- 设计理念design concept
Origin
The compound combines 设 (to establish/set up) and 计 (to calculate/plan), literally meaning 'to establish a plan.' This reflects the systematic and intentional nature of the design process.