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建筑
jiàn zhù
Meaning
- building
- to construct
Definition
建造房屋、道路、桥梁等工程设施，也指建筑物本身。
The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings, roads, bridges, etc., or the buildings themselves.
Usage
通常用作名词，指建筑物或建筑行业；也可作动词，指建造过程。
Usually used as a noun to refer to buildings or the construction industry; can also be used as a verb referring to the process of building.
Examples
- 1 这座建筑是北京的地标之一。 (This building is one of Beijing's landmarks.)
- 2 他学习建筑专业。 (He studies architecture.)
- 3 建筑工人正在施工。 (Construction workers are working on site.)
- 4 现代建筑注重环保设计。 (Modern architecture emphasizes environmentally friendly design.)
- 5 古罗马的建筑风格影响深远。 (The architectural style of ancient Rome has a profound influence.)
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