🇨🇳 How to say

“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 visible constructing new structures amid the urban landscape.

Usage note

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.

Examples

  • 这座建筑很高。

    This building is very tall.

  • 我喜欢古老的建筑。

    I like ancient buildings.

  • 城市里有很多新建筑。

    There are many new buildings in the city.

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What does "建筑" mean?

  • A. building
  • B. kitchen
  • C. hotel
  • D. hour

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