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“building” in Chinese

建筑jiànzhù
Illustration of "building" in a Chinese cultural setting
A modern city skyline at dusk, with skyscrapers and traditional buildings silhouetted against an orange sky. Cranes are …

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建筑 refers to buildings or structures in general, and can also mean architecture as a field. It's a neutral term used for any type of construction from houses to skyscrapers.

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