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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
兴建xīngjiànto buildHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #28221, Very Hard
兴建xīngjiànto constructHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #28221, Very Hard
xīngjiàn(xing1jian4)xing jian T1
  1. 1to build
  2. 2to construct
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March 24, 2026

兴建(興建)xīngjiàn(xing1jian4)

兴建 refers to the act of building or constructing something, often used in formal contexts such as infrastructure projects or significant structures. It conveys a sense of initiating a new project or development, highlighting the importance and scale of the construction.

Strokes14Frequency#28221DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, the concept of 兴建 is often intertwined with rapid urbanization and large-scale infrastructure projects, reflective of the country's economic growth. Notable examples include the construction of high-speed railways and modern skyscrapers in major cities.

Memory tip

Think of 兴 (xing) as 'excited' about something new, and 建 (jian) as 'building.' Imagine a group of people excitedly gathering around a construction site, ready to start building something great together.

Meanings of 兴建

xīngjiàn(xing1jian4)
1to build
2to construct
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About 兴建

兴建Simplified
興建Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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建设 (jiànshè) vs 兴建 (xīngjiàn): 选择兴建强调新项目的启动,而建设更侧重于整体的建设过程。

Usage Notes

This term is typically used in formal contexts, such as government announcements or business discussions. Common collocations include 兴建道路 (xing jian dao lu - to build roads) and 兴建房屋 (xing jian fang wu - to construct houses). Be cautious with the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

While 兴建 is not a specific HSK word, it connects to HSK Level 4 vocabulary related to construction and development. Students should focus on recognizing the characters and practicing their pronunciation, as well as using the term in relevant sentences about building projects.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 兴建 with 建造, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我兴建房子' (I xing jian fang zi - I build a house) is incorrect; it should be '我建造房子.'

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Component characters

兴Xīngto rise
HSK 26 strokes八
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建jiànto establish
HSK 58 strokes廴
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How to say to build in Chinese

“to build” in Chinese is兴建xīngjiàn

兴建 refers to the act of building or constructing something, often used in formal contexts such as infrastructure projects or significant structures. It conveys a sense of initiating a new project or development, highlighting the importance and scale of the construction.

When to use 兴建

This term is typically used in formal contexts, such as government announcements or business discussions. Common collocations include 兴建道路 (xing jian dao lu - to build roads) and 兴建房屋 (xing jian fang wu - to construct houses). Be cautious with the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

兴建 or something close to it

建设 (jiànshè) vs 兴建 (xīngjiàn): 选择兴建强调新项目的启动,而建设更侧重于整体的建设过程。

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 兴建 with 建造, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我兴建房子' (I xing jian fang zi - I build a house) is incorrect; it should be '我建造房子.'

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