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    Expressing 'facilities' with 设施 (shèshī)

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    Structure

    Modifier + 设施

    Explanation

    设施 (shèshī) is a noun meaning "facilities" or "infrastructure," referring to buildings, equipment, or systems designed for a particular purpose. It commonly appears with modifiers like 基础设施 (infrastructure) and 进口设施 (import facilities). It is widely used in news, policy, and urban planning contexts.

    Examples

    • 学校的体育设施很完善。

      xuéxiào de tǐyù shèshī hěn wánshàn.

      The school's sports facilities are very well-equipped.

    • 这个城市正在建设新的基础设施。

      zhège chéngshì zhèngzài jiànshè xīn de jīchǔ shèshī.

      This city is building new infrastructure.

    • 港口的进口设施需要升级改造。

      gǎngkǒu de jìnkǒu shèshī xūyào shēngjí gǎizào.

      The port's import facilities need to be upgraded and renovated.

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