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    Expressing 'to build' or 'to construct' with 建造 (jiànzào)

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    Structure

    由 + Agent + 建造 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The verb 建造 (jiànzào) means 'to build,' 'to construct,' or 'to erect,' typically referring to large-scale structures. It is often used in passive constructions with 由...建造的 (built by). For example, 由一个种族建造的 means 'constructed by a race/species.'

    Examples

    • 这座博物馆是十年前建造的。

      zhè zuò bówùguǎn shì shí nián qián jiànzào de.

      This museum was built ten years ago.

    • 他们计划在河上建造一座新桥。

      tāmen jìhuà zài hé shàng jiànzào yī zuò xīn qiáo.

      They plan to build a new bridge over the river.

    • 这栋大楼由一家著名的建筑公司建造。

      zhè dòng dàlóu yóu yī jiā zhùmíng de jiànzhù gōngsī jiànzào.

      This building was constructed by a famous architecture firm.

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