How to Write 建 (jian / jiàn) in Chinese — to establish

建

jiàn

to build; to construct (in 建设)

HSK 3廴建之旁

1Stroke Order Animation

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2Readings & Meanings

jiànto establish; to found; to set up

3Structure

建

Partially enclosed structure半包围结构

建 is built from 2 parts.

廴+聿

4Common Words with 建

封建fēng jiàn

feudal; feudalism

基础设施建设jī chǔ shè shī jiàn shè

infrastructure construction

建jiàn

to build; to construct; to establish; to found; to set up

建设jiàn shè

to build; to construct; construction

建立jiàn lì

to establish; to set up; to found

建筑jiàn zhù

building; structure; to build

5Example Sentences

他们正在建造一栋大楼。

tā mén zhèng zài jiàn zào yī dòng dà lóu。

They are building a large building.

他提出了一个好建议。

tā tí chū le yī gè hǎo jiàn yì。

He put forward a good suggestion.

Other Characters Pronounced “jian”

between; among

to see; to catch sight of

检

jiǎnHSK 2

to check; to examine (in 检查)

piece; item (in 件)

healthy; fit (in 健康)

hard; solid (in 坚硬)

simple; brief (in 简单)

减

jiǎnHSK 4

to lower

6Printable Worksheet

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建

jiàn

to build; to construct (in 建设)

Common Words

fēng jiàn

封建

feudal; feudalism

jī chǔ shè shī jiàn shè

基础设施建设

infrastructure construction

jiàn

建

to build; to construct; to establish; to found; to set up

jiàn shè

建设

to build; to construct; construction

jiàn lì

建立

to establish; to set up; to found

jiàn zhù

建筑

building; structure; to build

Tracing Practice

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