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建筑物 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
建筑物jiànzhùwùbuildingHSK 6, unknown, 28 strokes, rank #7938, Hard
建筑物jiànzhùwùstructureHSK 6, unknown, 28 strokes, rank #7938, Hard
建筑物jiànzhùwùedificeHSK 6, unknown, 28 strokes, rank #7938, Hard
jiànzhùwù(jian4zhu4wu4)jian zhu wu T4
  1. 1building
  2. 2structure
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March 24, 2026

建筑物(建築物)jiànzhùwù(jian4zhu4wu4)

建筑物 (jiànzhùwù) refers to a building or structure, encompassing a wide range of constructions from houses to skyscrapers. It is commonly used in contexts related to architecture, urban planning, and construction, highlighting the physical embodiment of human habitation and activity.

Strokes28Frequency#7938DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, architecture often reflects philosophical principles, such as harmony with nature and balance, exemplified in traditional structures like temples or gardens. The term 建筑物 captures the essence of these cultural values in modern constructions.

Memory tip

Think of the character 建 (jiàn) as a 'building' rising up, with the radical 土 (tǔ) representing 'earth' at the bottom, symbolizing a foundation. The characters 物 (wù) can remind you of 'things' or 'objects'—so together, it's the 'earthly thing that is built.'

Meanings of 建筑物

jiànzhùwù(jian4zhu4wu4)
1building
2structure
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About 建筑物

建筑物Simplified
建築物Traditional
28Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

房屋 (fángwū) refers specifically to houses or residential buildings, while 建筑物 (jiànzhùwù) encompasses all types of structures, including non-residential ones.

Usage Notes

Avoid confusing 建筑物 with just 建筑 (jiànzhù), which refers to the act of constructing rather than the finished structure. This term is formal and often used in professional contexts like architecture or real estate discussions. Be careful with tone; mispronouncing any part can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

建筑物 is not explicitly listed in the HSK vocabulary but is relevant for learners aiming for HSK 5 and above, where architecture and urban life concepts appear. Focus on the characters individually: 建 (to build), 筑 (to construct), and 物 (thing) to enhance understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 建筑物 with 设施 (shèshī), which means facilities or amenities. For example, saying '这座设施很大' (This facility is very large) instead of '这座建筑物很大' (This building is very large) can lead to confusion.

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Component characters

建jiànto establish
HSK 58 strokes廴
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筑zhùshort name for Guiyang 貴陽
HSK 712 strokes⺮
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物wùthing
HSK 28 strokes牛
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How to say building in Chinese

“building” in Chinese is建筑物jiànzhùwù

建筑物 (jiànzhùwù) refers to a building or structure, encompassing a wide range of constructions from houses to skyscrapers. It is commonly used in contexts related to architecture, urban planning, and construction, highlighting the physical embodiment of human habitation and activity.

When to use 建筑物

Avoid confusing 建筑物 with just 建筑 (jiànzhù), which refers to the act of constructing rather than the finished structure. This term is formal and often used in professional contexts like architecture or real estate discussions. Be careful with tone; mispronouncing any part can lead to misunderstandings.

建筑物 or something close to it

房屋 (fángwū) refers specifically to houses or residential buildings, while 建筑物 (jiànzhùwù) encompasses all types of structures, including non-residential ones.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 建筑物 with 设施 (shèshī), which means facilities or amenities. For example, saying '这座设施很大' (This facility is very large) instead of '这座建筑物很大' (This building is very large) can lead to confusion.

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建筑 refers to the act of building or construction, while 建筑物 specifically refers to the physical structure or building that has been completed.

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