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    Expressing "project" with 工程 (gōngchéng)

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    Explanation

    工程 (gōngchéng) means "project" or "engineering work," referring to a large-scale undertaking, especially in construction, infrastructure, or technical fields. It emphasizes the systematic and organized nature of the work. Common collocations include 修复工程 (restoration project) and 建设工程 (construction project).

    Examples

    • 这个建设工程预计明年年底完工。

      Zhège jiànshè gōngchéng yùjì míngnián niándǐ wángōng.

      This construction project is expected to be completed by the end of next year.

    • 他在一家大型工程公司当工程师。

      Tā zài yī jiā dàxíng gōngchéng gōngsī dāng gōngchéngshī.

      He works as an engineer at a large engineering company.

    • 地铁修建是一项非常复杂的工程。

      Dìtiě xiūjiàn shì yī xiàng fēicháng fùzá de gōngchéng.

      Building a subway is an extremely complex engineering project.

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