修建

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 政府正在修建一条新的高速公路。▶ —
   The government is building a new expressway.
2. 村里修建了一座小桥。▶ —
   A small bridge was built in the village.

Collocations

Mnemonic

修 xiū "to build/repair" + 建 jiàn "to construct": to work and construct, i.e. to build (roads, bridges, houses). 修 has the person radical 亻. 修建道路 = to build a road. Similar to 建造 (physical construction). Opposite of 拆除 (to demolish).

Related

Quick check

1. What objects does 修建 most naturally take?

   • 道路 / 桥梁 / 房屋 (roads, bridges, houses)
   • feelings, relations
   • name, age
   • color, taste