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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
建成jiànchéngto establishHSK 3, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #12703, Medium
建成jiànchéngto buildHSK 3, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #12703, Medium
jiànchéng(jian4cheng2)jian cheng T4
  1. 1to establish
  2. 2to build
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March 24, 2026

建成jiànchéng(jian4cheng2)

The term '建成' (jian4 cheng2) means 'to establish' or 'to build,' typically referring to the completion of a construction project or the establishment of a system or institution. It's commonly used in contexts involving infrastructure, organizations, or projects that have been successfully set up.

Strokes14Frequency#12703DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

'建成' is often used in discussions about urban development in China, reflecting the rapid construction and modernization that has taken place over the past few decades, symbolizing progress and innovation in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant construction sign stating '建成' as workers lay down the final bricks of a new building. The character '建' resembles the structure being built, while '成' signifies completion, like a trophy for a job well done.

Meanings of 建成

jiànchéng(jian4cheng2)
1to establish
2to build
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建成Simplified
14Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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Quick Contrast

完工 (wángōng) refers specifically to the completion of construction work, while 建成 (jiànchéng) emphasizes the establishment or successful operation of a project or system.

Usage Notes

While '建成' is generally neutral, it can be formal when discussing government projects or large developments. Learners should avoid confusing it with '建立' (jian4 li4), which means 'to establish' in a more abstract sense, such as forming relationships or organizations.

HSK Study Tips

Though '建成' is not an official HSK word, it relates to HSK 4 vocabulary focused on construction and development terms. Students should practice using it in sentences about projects or achievements to reinforce its meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '建成' with '建立', mistakenly using '建成' when referring to starting something new. For example, saying '我们要建成一个新公司' should be corrected to '我们要建立一个新公司'.

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Component Characters

建jiànto establish
HSK 58 strokes廴
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成chéngto succeed
HSK 66 strokes戈
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How to say to establish in Chinese

“to establish” in Chinese is建成jiànchéng

The term '建成' (jian4 cheng2) means 'to establish' or 'to build,' typically referring to the completion of a construction project or the establishment of a system or institution. It's commonly used in contexts involving infrastructure, organizations, or projects that have been successfully set up.

When to use 建成

While '建成' is generally neutral, it can be formal when discussing government projects or large developments. Learners should avoid confusing it with '建立' (jian4 li4), which means 'to establish' in a more abstract sense, such as forming relationships or organizations.

建成 or something close to it

完工 (wángōng) refers specifically to the completion of construction work, while 建成 (jiànchéng) emphasizes the establishment or successful operation of a project or system.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '建成' with '建立', mistakenly using '建成' when referring to starting something new. For example, saying '我们要建成一个新公司' should be corrected to '我们要建立一个新公司'.

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'建成' typically refers to physical structures or projects, not intangible concepts like ideas or relationships.

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