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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
扩建kuòjiànto extend a buildingHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #31505, Very Hard
kuòjiàn(kuo4jian4)kuo jian T4
  1. 1to extend a building
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March 24, 2026

扩建(擴建)kuòjiàn(kuo4jian4)

扩建 (kuòjiàn) refers to the act of expanding or enlarging a building, typically by adding new structures or areas. This term is commonly used in construction, architecture, and urban planning contexts where buildings are modified to accommodate growth or changing needs.

Strokes14Frequency#31505DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, urbanization is rapid, and 扩建 has become commonplace in cities where existing buildings are frequently expanded to meet the demands of increasing population density. This reflects the cultural emphasis on growth and modernization.

Memory tip

Imagine a large building spreading its arms wide to embrace more space. The character 扩 (kuò) looks like a person expanding their presence, while 建 (jiàn) represents the act of building. Together, they create a vivid image of a building growing larger.

Meanings of 扩建

kuòjiàn(kuo4jian4)
1to extend a building
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扩建Simplified
擴建Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

扩展 (kuòzhǎn) vs 扩建 (kuòjiàn): use 扩展 when referring to the expansion of concepts or ideas, while 扩建 specifically pertains to physical structures.

Usage Notes

Learners may confuse 扩建 with other similar terms like 扩大 (kuòdà), which means to expand in a broader sense, not limited to buildings. This term is suitable for formal contexts such as planning discussions or construction contracts.

HSK Study Tips

Although 扩建 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, understanding it enhances comprehension of related terms like 建筑 (jiànzhù, architecture) and 扩大 (kuòdà, to expand). Focus on recognizing how these terms interconnect within the context of urban development.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 扩建 when they mean to say 'renovate' (改建), leading to confusion about the intent of construction work. For example, saying '我们要扩建房子' (We want to extend the house) when they actually mean to renovate it is incorrect; the correct term would be '改建房子'.

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Component characters

扩kuòenlarge
HSK 76 strokes扌
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建jiànto establish
HSK 58 strokes廴
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How to say to extend a building in Chinese

“to extend a building” in Chinese is扩建kuòjiàn

扩建 (kuòjiàn) refers to the act of expanding or enlarging a building, typically by adding new structures or areas. This term is commonly used in construction, architecture, and urban planning contexts where buildings are modified to accommodate growth or changing needs.

When to use 扩建

Learners may confuse 扩建 with other similar terms like 扩大 (kuòdà), which means to expand in a broader sense, not limited to buildings. This term is suitable for formal contexts such as planning discussions or construction contracts.

扩建 or something close to it

扩展 (kuòzhǎn) vs 扩建 (kuòjiàn): use 扩展 when referring to the expansion of concepts or ideas, while 扩建 specifically pertains to physical structures.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 扩建 when they mean to say 'renovate' (改建), leading to confusion about the intent of construction work. For example, saying '我们要扩建房子' (We want to extend the house) when they actually mean to renovate it is incorrect; the correct term would be '改建房子'.

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扩建 refers specifically to extending or adding to an existing structure, while 改建 refers to renovating or altering an existing structure without necessarily adding new space.

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