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    Referring to construction with 建设 (jiànshè)

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    Structure

    Modifier + 建设

    Explanation

    建设 (jiànshè) means "construction" or "to build/construct" and is used for large-scale projects such as infrastructure, cities, or institutions. It carries a formal tone and is often seen in news and policy language. For example, 经济建设 means "economic development."

    Examples

    • 城市建设需要大量的资金和人力。

      chéngshì jiànshè xūyào dàliàng de zījīn hé rénlì.

      Urban construction requires a large amount of funding and manpower.

    • 政府加大了基础设施建设的投入。

      zhèngfǔ jiādà le jīchǔ shèshī jiànshè de tóurù.

      The government has increased investment in infrastructure construction.

    • 这个地区的文化建设取得了很大进步。

      zhège dìqū de wénhuà jiànshè qǔdé le hěn dà jìnbù.

      The cultural development of this area has made great progress.

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