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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.
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.
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.
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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How to say to establish in Chinese
“to establish” in Chinese is建成
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.
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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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