建 Stroke Order — How to Write 建
建 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 廴, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
建 Radical and Character Components
建 is a phono-semantic compound: 廴 (action) carries the meaning, while 聿 indicates the sound.
Radical: 廴 + 6 more strokes
建 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiàn
Meanings of 建 in Chinese
1
jiàn建
To establish or set up (e.g., relationships, systems).
这家公司成功建立了良好的客户关系。
This company successfully established good customer relationships.
To build, construct, or establish (e.g., buildings, facilities, or projects).
这个社区正在修建一个新的公园。
This community is building a new park.
To propose, to suggest, to recommend (an idea or plan).
我建议我们明天去公园野餐。
I suggest we go for a picnic in the park tomorrow.
Refers to Fujian Province in China, as seen in terms like '建兰' (Jianlan orchid).
这种建兰香气浓郁，很受喜爱。
This Jianlan orchid has a strong, rich fragrance and is very popular.
Refers to a lunar month (月建, yuè jiàn), with '大建' (dà jiàn) indicating a 30-day month and '小建' (xiǎo jiàn) a 29-day month, historically derived from the direction of the Big Dipper's handle.
今年有几个月是小建。
This year, several months are 'xiǎo jiàn' (29-day lunar months).
Common Words and Phrases with 建
1
Jian'an (196-219 AD) was a regnal era name of Emperor Xian of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
建安时期，文学艺术繁荣发展，涌现出许多杰出的文人
During the Jian'an period, literature and art flourished, and many outstanding literati emerged.
2
To propose; to make a suggestion or state one's views.
这位学者向研讨会建白了他的最新研究成果，获得了广泛关注。
The scholar presented his latest research findings to the seminar, which garnered widespread attention.
3
Fujian cypress, an evergreen tree valued for its durable timber.
这片山林中，生长着许多珍贵的建柏，它们的树龄都超过百年。
In this mountain forest, many precious Fujian cypresses grow, their ages all exceeding one hundred years.
4
building materials
这家商店提供了各种高品质的建材，适合不同风格的装修需求
This store offers a variety of high-quality building materials suitable for different renovation styles.
5
to found a capital; to establish a capital
这座城市因为地理位置优越，被选为建都之地
This city, due to its superior geographical location, was chosen as the site for establishing the capital.
6
To achieve great accomplishments and establish a successful career or enterprise.
年轻人应该努力学习，将来才能建功立业，为社会做出贡献。
Young people should study diligently so that they can achieve great accomplishments and establish a successful career in the future, contributing to society.
7
To establish a nation or country; to build and develop a country.
在那个遥远的传说中，智者们共同努力，终于成功建国，让世代子民得以繁衍。
In that distant legend, the wise men worked together and finally succeeded in establishing their realm, allowing generations of descendants to thrive.
8
to establish diplomatic relations
经过多年的隔阂，两个群体终于达成共识，正式建交，为共同发展铺平了道路。
After years of estrangement, two groups finally reached a consensus and formally established relations, paving the way for joint development.
9
a Taoist sacrificial ceremony
为了祈求社区平安，村里的长者们决定请道士前来建醮，举行一场隆重的祈福法会
To pray for the peace of the community, the village elders decided to invite Taoist priests to set up an altar and perform rituals, holding a grand blessing ceremony.
10
To build, establish, or set up something, often formally or officially.
他们正在努力建立一个高效的工作流程
They are working hard to establish an efficient workflow.
11
Jianrong is a type of brown-black silk fabric with a dense, upright pile, originally produced in Jiankang and used for making shoes and hats.
这件外套的内衬是柔软的建绒，穿起来非常舒适。
The lining of this coat is made of soft Jianrong, making it very comfortable to wear.
12
To construct or build new facilities, systems, or enterprises.
我们应该共同努力，建设一个更加美好的社区。
We should work together to build a better community.
13
To establish a province; to grant provincial status to a region.
为了更好地管理广阔的领土，王国决定将这片富饶的土地建省。
To better manage its vast territory, the kingdom decided to establish this fertile land as a province.
14
achievements or contributions
他在科学研究领域取得了显著的建树，为后来的发展奠定了基础。
He made significant achievements in the field of scientific research, laying a solid foundation for future development.
15
to construct; to build; to erect
这座老房子需要大规模建修才能恢复原貌。
This old house requires extensive building and repairs to restore its original appearance.
16
to offer advice or make suggestions
在公司例会上，项目组长向管理层建言，提出了改进客户服务流程的几点建议。
During the company's regular meeting, the project leader offered suggestions to the management, proposing several points to improve the customer service process.
More words with 建
- kuò扩jiàn建To expand or enlarge a building.
- zǔ组jiàn建form, establish
- chāi拆jiàn建Demolish and rebuild, Demolition and reconstruction
- chóu筹jiàn建prepare for establishment, prepare for construction
- chuàng创jiàn建create, establish
- fēng封jiàn建feudal, feudalism
- xīng兴jiàn建to build; to construct
- yíng营jiàn建build, construct
- yuán援jiàn建Aid construction, Provide construction assistance
- xiū修jiàn建build, construct
- qiān迁jiàn建Relocation and reconstruction, Relocate and rebuild
- qiǎng抢jiàn建rush to build
- sù塑jiàn建sculpt, mold
- tǒng统jiàn建unified construction, centralized development
- chéng城jiàn建city construction
- gāo高céng层jiàn建zhù筑high-rise building
- fēng封jiàn建shè社huì会feudal society
- jiàn建yì议suggestion, advice
- jiàn建zào造build, construct
- jiàn建zhù筑building, architecture
Idioms with 建
- gāo高wū屋jiàn建líng瓴Irresistible strategic advantage
- pò破zhú竹jiàn建líng瓴irresistible strategic advantage
- jiàn建gōng功lì立shì事achieve great things and establish a career
- jiàn建líng瓴gāo高wū屋have an overwhelming strategic advantage
- xuán悬táo鼗jiàn建duó铎solicit and listen to public opinion
- wū屋shàng上jiàn建líng瓴have an overwhelming strategic advantage
- yùn运chóu筹jiàn建cè策devise strategies and formulate plans
- zhòng众jiàn建xián贤cái才recruit and appoint many talented individuals
- zuǒ左jiàn建wài外yì易establish authority and alter norms improperly
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Open the tool →Questions about 建
What does 建 mean in Chinese?
建 (jiàn) means “To establish or set up (e.g” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 建?
建 is pronounced jiàn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 建 have?
建 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 建?
建 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 廴. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 建?
The radical of 建 is 廴, and 建 is a phono-semantic compound.