When you want to talk about building something big like a road, a bridge, or a house, use 修建. It's often used for large-scale construction projects that take time and effort. Think of it as a formal way to say 'to construct.'
§ Basic Usage of 修建
修建 (xiū jiàn) is a verb that means "to build" or "to construct." It's often used for larger, more formal construction projects like buildings, roads, bridges, or even entire cities. Think of it as a slightly more formal version of "to build."
- Definition
- To build; to construct.
§ Subject + 修建 + Object
The most straightforward way to use 修建 is with a subject and an object. The subject is who or what is doing the building, and the object is what is being built.
他们正在修建一座新桥。
Tāmen zhèngzài xiūjiàn yī zuò xīn qiáo.
They are building a new bridge.
这座城市计划修建更多的公园。
Zhè zuò chéngshì jìhuà xiūjiàn gèng duō de gōngyuán.
This city plans to build more parks.
§ Using 修建 with Time and Location
You can easily add information about when or where something is being built. In Chinese, time and location usually come before the verb, or right after the subject.
- Time + Subject + 修建 + Object
我们明年会修建一座新的学校。
Wǒmen míngnián huì xiūjiàn yī zuò xīn de xuéxiào.
Next year, we will build a new school.
- Subject + 在 (zài) + Location + 修建 + Object
他们正在山上修建一座寺庙。
Tāmen zhèngzài shānshàng xiūjiàn yī zuò sìmiào.
They are building a temple on the mountain.
§ Using 修建 with Result Complements
Sometimes you want to say that something was built successfully or to a certain state. You can use result complements like 好 (hǎo) to indicate completion or satisfaction.
- Subject + 修建 + 好 (hǎo) + Object
这座大楼已经修建好了。
Zhè zuò dàlóu yǐjīng xiūjiàn hǎo le.
This building has already been built (successfully/completed).
§ Passive Voice with 被 (bèi) and 修建
If the focus is on the object being built, and the builder is less important or unknown, you can use the passive voice with 被 (bèi).
- Object + 被 (bèi) + (Agent) + 修建
这座古老的城墙是在秦朝被修建的。
Zhè zuò gǔlǎo de chéngqiáng shì zài Qín Cháo bèi xiūjiàn de.
This ancient city wall was built during the Qin Dynasty.
§ 修建 vs. 建造 (jiàn zào) vs. 盖 (gài)
You might also encounter 建造 (jiàn zào) and 盖 (gài), which also mean "to build." While they can sometimes be interchangeable, there are subtle differences:
- 修建 (xiū jiàn): Generally used for larger, more official, or public works. It implies a certain degree of planning and scale. Think of repairing or constructing.
- 建造 (jiàn zào): Similar to 修建 in formality and scale, but often emphasizes the act of creating something from scratch or constructing.
- 盖 (gài): More colloquial and can be used for smaller, more personal building projects, like building a house or a shed. It can also mean to cover or to stamp.
政府决定修建一条高速公路。
Zhèngfǔ juédìng xiūjiàn yī tiáo gāosù gōnglù.
The government decided to build a highway.
他们在海边建造了一座酒店。
Tāmen zài hǎibiān jiànzào le yī zuò jiǔdiàn.
They built a hotel by the sea.
他想在乡下盖一栋小房子。
Tā xiǎng zài xiāngxià gài yī dòng xiǎo fángzi.
He wants to build a small house in the countryside.
While these words overlap, choosing 修建 often implies a more planned, formal, and possibly large-scale construction or repair project.
§ What does 修建 (xiū jiàn) mean?
- Definition
- To build; to construct.
You'll hear the word 修建 (xiū jiàn) a lot in Chinese when people are talking about building things. It's a formal way to say 'to build' or 'to construct,' often used for larger projects or in official contexts. Think of it as the go-to word when referring to the construction of buildings, roads, bridges, or other significant structures.
§ Where you actually hear this word
修建 (xiū jiàn) is super common. You'll encounter it in the news, in conversations about urban development, at work if you're in a related industry, and even sometimes in school discussions about historical projects. Let's break down where you'll hear it most often.
- News reports: This is probably where you'll hear it the most. Any news about new infrastructure, buildings, or repairs will use 修建.
- Government announcements: Official statements about public works or development plans will frequently feature this word.
- Business and construction contexts: If you're involved in any industry related to building or engineering, 修建 will be part of your daily vocabulary.
- Historical discussions: When talking about ancient structures or historical projects, 修建 is often used to describe their creation.
Here are some real-world examples to help you understand how 修建 (xiū jiàn) is used:
他们正在修建一座新桥。
Translation hint: They are currently (正在) building (修建) a new (新) bridge (桥).
政府计划在郊区修建新的住宅区。
Translation hint: The government (政府) plans (计划) to build (修建) new (新的) residential areas (住宅区) in the suburbs (郊区).
这座历史建筑需要大规模的修建和修复。
Translation hint: This (这座) historical (历史) building (建筑) needs (需要) large-scale (大规模的) construction (修建) and (和) restoration (修复).
为了交通便利，他们决定修建一条新路。
Translation hint: For (为了) convenience (便利) of transportation (交通), they (他们) decided (决定) to build (修建) a new (一条新) road (路).
How Formal Is It?
"这座桥梁是去年修建的。(Zhè zuò qiáoliáng shì qùnián xiūjiàn de.) This bridge was constructed last year."
"他们正在建造一栋新房子。(Tāmen zhèngzài jiànzào yī dòng xīn fángzi.) They are building a new house."
"我家要盖个小花园。(Wǒ jiā yào gài gè xiǎo huāyuán.) My family is going to build a small garden."
"小鸟在树上搭了个窝。(Xiǎo niǎo zài shù shàng dā le gè wō.) The little bird built a nest in the tree."
"他喜欢在后院捣鼓他的小木屋。(Tā xǐhuān zài hòuyuàn dǎogu tā de xiǎo mùwū.) He likes to tinker with his little cabin in the backyard."
Aussprachehilfe
- confusing with '建设' (jiàn shè)
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"百年大计，教育为本"
Education is the cornerstone of a century-long plan (i.e., fundamental for long-term national development).
修建学校就是落实百年大计，教育为本。
formal"愚公移山"
The Foolish Old Man removes the mountains (i.e., perseverance can overcome any difficulty).
虽然工程浩大，但只要有愚公移山的精神，我们就能修建好这座桥。
neutral"大兴土木"
To undertake large-scale construction; to build extensively.
为了迎接奥运会，这座城市大兴土木，修建了许多新场馆。
neutral"精雕细琢"
To carve and polish meticulously (i.e., to work with great care and attention to detail).
这座古建筑的修建，处处体现着工匠们的精雕细琢。
neutral"巧夺天工"
Skillful craftsmanship that rivals nature's work.
这座寺庙的修建，简直是巧夺天工，令人惊叹。
neutral"集思广益"
To pool wisdom; to gather ideas from all sides.
在修建新图书馆的方案上，我们集思广益，听取了大家的意见。
neutral"未雨绸缪"
To mend the roof before it rains; to prepare for a rainy day.
为了防止洪水，我们提前修建了防洪堤，真是未雨绸缪。
neutral"功在当代，利在千秋"
Achieving merits in the present, benefiting generations to come.
修建水利工程，是功在当代，利在千秋的好事。
formal"一砖一瓦"
Every brick and tile (i.e., every small component; with great effort).
这座房子是我们一砖一瓦亲手修建起来的。
neutral"高楼大厦平地起"
Tall buildings rise from flat ground (i.e., great achievements start from humble beginnings).
看着这座城市日新月异，真是高楼大厦平地起啊！
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10 FragenBoth "修建" (xiū jiàn) and "建造" (jiàn zào) mean 'to build' or 'to construct.' However, "修建" often implies a larger scale project, like infrastructure, buildings, or repairs to existing structures. For instance, you'd say "修建一座桥" (xiū jiàn yī zuò qiáo - build a bridge) or "修建铁路" (xiū jiàn tiě lù - build a railway). "建造" is more general and can apply to anything from a house to a smaller object. You could say "建造一所房子" (jiàn zào yī suǒ fáng zi - build a house).
"修建" is more on the formal side. You'll usually encounter it in news, official reports, or when talking about significant construction projects. For everyday conversations about building something simple, you might use a more common word like "盖" (gài) for building a house.
Yes, it can. While it primarily means 'to build' or 'construct,' "修建" can also imply renovating or repairing an existing structure, especially if it's a significant overhaul. For example, "修建古迹" (xiū jiàn gǔ jì - restore ancient relics).
You'll commonly hear "修建" used for:
- Bridges: "修建一座桥" (xiū jiàn yī zuò qiáo)
- Roads/Railways: "修建公路/铁路" (xiū jiàn gōng lù / tiě lù)
- Buildings (especially public ones): "修建新的学校" (xiū jiàn xīn de xué xiào - build a new school)
- Dams: "修建水坝" (xiū jiàn shuǐ bà)
- Airports: "修建机场" (xiū jiàn jī chǎng)
While "修建" is primarily a verb, it can sometimes be used as a noun meaning 'construction' or 'repair work' in a more general sense, but it's not its primary function. For a direct noun, you'd more commonly use "建设" (jiàn shè - construction) or "修缮" (xiū shàn - repair).
You can say "正在修建中" (zhèng zài xiū jiàn zhōng) which literally means 'currently in the process of being built/constructed.' For example, "这座大楼正在修建中" (zhè zuò dà lóu zhèng zài xiū jiàn zhōng - This building is under construction).
Here's a simple one: "他们修建了一条新路。" (Tā men xiū jiàn le yī tiáo xīn lù.) This means 'They built a new road.'
- 他们 (tā men) - they
- 修建 (xiū jiàn) - built
- 了 (le) - completion particle
- 一条 (yī tiáo) - one (measure word for roads)
- 新路 (xīn lù) - new road
No, "修建" is generally too grand for a small project like a birdhouse. For something like that, you'd use a more casual verb like "做" (zuò - to make) or "搭" (dā - to put up/build roughly). For example, "做个鸟窝" (zuò gè niǎo wō - make a bird's nest/birdhouse).
No, "修建" itself doesn't carry any negative connotations. It's a neutral verb for the act of building or constructing. Any negativity would come from the context of *what* is being built or *how* it's being built, not the word itself.
Think of "修建" as being for 'significant construction' or 'large-scale building projects.' The character "修" (xiū) often relates to repairing or mending, and "建" (jiàn) means to build. So, it's like 'mending and building' in a substantial way. If it's a big, noticeable structure or infrastructure, "修建" is likely the right word.
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Write a short sentence about building a house using '修建'.
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他们修建了一个新房子。(They built a new house.)
Use '修建' to describe building a road.
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政府修建了一条路。(The government built a road.)
Imagine you are talking about building a school. Write a sentence using '修建'.
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我的爸爸修建了一个学校。(My dad built a school.)
这个城市修建了什么？(What did this city build?)
Read this passage:
这个城市修建了很多高楼。人们喜欢在这里工作和生活。
这个城市修建了什么？(What did this city build?)
文章中提到“修建了很多高楼”。(The passage mentions 'built many tall buildings'.)
文章中提到“修建了很多高楼”。(The passage mentions 'built many tall buildings'.)
他们在修建什么？(What are they building?)
Read this passage:
他们正在修建一座桥。这座桥会连接两个城市。
他们在修建什么？(What are they building?)
文章中提到“正在修建一座桥”。(The passage mentions 'are building a bridge'.)
文章中提到“正在修建一座桥”。(The passage mentions 'are building a bridge'.)
我们国家修建了什么？(What did our country build?)
Read this passage:
我们国家修建了很多火车站。现在坐火车很方便。
我们国家修建了什么？(What did our country build?)
文章中提到“修建了很多火车站”。(The passage mentions 'built many train stations'.)
文章中提到“修建了很多火车站”。(The passage mentions 'built many train stations'.)
Write a short sentence about what kind of building a city might修建 (xiūjiàn).
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这个城市修建了很多高楼大厦。 (This city built many tall buildings.)
You are talking about a new park. Use修建 (xiūjiàn) in a sentence to say that the park will be built next year.
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这个公园明年会修建。 (This park will be built next year.)
Describe a historical building that was修建 (xiūjiàn) many years ago.
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这座历史建筑是很多年前修建的。 (This historical building was constructed many years ago.)
学校要修建什么？
Read this passage:
我们学校要修建一个新的图书馆。这个图书馆会很大，有很多书。学生们都很期待。
学校要修建什么？
文章中明确提到学校要修建一个新的图书馆。
文章中明确提到学校要修建一个新的图书馆。
修建更多高速公路的目的是什么？
Read this passage:
这个国家计划修建更多的高速公路，以便人们可以更方便地旅行。这将促进经济发展。
修建更多高速公路的目的是什么？
文章中提到修建高速公路是为了让人们更方便地旅行。
文章中提到修建高速公路是为了让人们更方便地旅行。
这座桥连接了什么？
Read this passage:
他们正在修建一座跨江大桥，这将连接两个城市。这座桥的修建需要很长时间，而且花费很高。
这座桥连接了什么？
文章中明确指出桥将连接两个城市。
文章中明确指出桥将连接两个城市。
Listen for how much effort was put into building the bridge.
Listen for what the government plans to build next year.
Listen for why nearby villages were relocated.
Read this aloud:
你认为修建更多的公共图书馆对社区有什么好处？
Focus: 修建 (xiū jiàn)
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请描述一下修建一座大型购物中心的挑战。
Focus: 修建 (xiū jiàn)
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在你的家乡，最近有什么重大的修建项目吗？
Focus: 修建 (xiū jiàn)
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Listen for how much effort was put into building the bridge.
Listen for what the government plans to build.
Listen for what happened to the ancient temple over time.
Read this aloud:
这家公司专门修建大型基础设施项目。
Focus: xiū jiàn (修 建)
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为了修建新图书馆，他们发起了募捐活动。
Focus: mù juān huó dòng (募 捐 活 动)
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这个水库的修建对当地农业发展至关重要。
Focus: zhì guān zhòng yào (至 关 重 要)
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Imagine you are a city planner. Describe a new infrastructure project you would propose for your city using '修建'. What would it be, and what benefits would it bring? (around 80-100 Chinese characters)
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我提议修建一条连接城市主要商业区和居民区的新地铁线路。这条地铁线将大大缓解交通拥堵问题，缩短通勤时间，并减少空气污染。同时，它也能促进周边区域的经济发展，为市民提供更便捷的出行方式。
You are writing a news report about a historic building being renovated. Use '修建' to describe its original construction. Focus on the historical context and the significance of its original construction. (around 80-100 Chinese characters)
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这座古老的寺庙修建于唐朝，历经千年风雨，见证了无数历史变迁。它的修建不仅是当时建筑工艺的杰作，更承载着深厚的文化底蕴和宗教信仰。如今，修缮工作正在进行，以期重现其昔日辉煌。
Write a short paragraph about the challenges and considerations involved in constructing a new dam or large-scale water project, incorporating the word '修建'. (around 80-100 Chinese characters)
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修建大型水利工程，如水坝，面临诸多挑战。首先是选址和地质勘探的复杂性，确保工程安全。其次，需要考虑对生态环境和当地居民生活的影响，进行合理的补偿和安置。工程周期长、投资大，更要求严谨的规划和管理。
根据这段文字，政府修建高速公路的主要目的是什么？
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某国政府计划在未来五年内，在全国范围内修建一万公里高速公路。这项宏伟的计划旨在改善交通基础设施，促进区域经济发展。然而，项目的资金来源和环境影响也引发了广泛的讨论。
根据这段文字，政府修建高速公路的主要目的是什么？
文章明确提到“旨在改善交通基础设施，促进区域经济发展”。
文章明确提到“旨在改善交通基础设施，促进区域经济发展”。
修建长城时，古人主要克服了哪些困难？
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古代中国在修建长城时，面临着极其艰巨的任务。不仅要克服地理障碍，还要解决劳动力、物资运输和技术难题。长城不仅仅是一道防御工事，更是中华民族智慧和毅力的象征。
修建长城时，古人主要克服了哪些困难？
文中提到“克服地理障碍，还要解决劳动力、物资运输和技术难题”。
文中提到“克服地理障碍，还要解决劳动力、物资运输和技术难题”。
这家公司修建研发中心的目的是什么？
Read this passage:
一家高科技公司宣布将在郊区修建一个新的研发中心。该中心将配备最先进的实验室设备，并吸引顶尖科学家入驻。公司希望通过此举，提升其在全球科技领域的竞争力。
这家公司修建研发中心的目的是什么？
文章最后一句明确指出“公司希望通过此举，提升其在全球科技领域的竞争力”。
文章最后一句明确指出“公司希望通过此举，提升其在全球科技领域的竞争力”。
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