HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
建 — to build
- Reading
- jiàn
- Meaning
- to build; to establish; to construct
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
建 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jiàn and it means to build; to establish; to construct. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
建 appears in everyday chinese words such as 建 (build, establish), 建议 (suggest; proposal) and 修建 (build, construct).
Chinese words containing 建
Frequently asked questions
What does 建 mean in Chinese?
建 means to build; to establish; to construct in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 建 read?
建 is read jiàn. Reading it inside real words — 建 and 建议 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 建 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 建 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 建 in a word?
A common word containing 建 is 建 (jiàn) — "build, establish". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 建 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 建 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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