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建構

简建构 · 繁建構

Mandarin · pinyin jiàn gòu

to construct (often sth abstract, such as good relations)
to set up
to develop
construction (abstract)
architecture

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建: jiàn · build, establish, erect, found
構: Look up this written character
构: gòu · frame, building, structure

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4–4 · jian4 gou4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

gin3 kau3

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verb

to build (something abstract); to construct; to set up

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