gau3構构

Jyutpinggau3

Yalegau

語素Rare

Definition

To construct, build, or put together.

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How it's used

Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in formal or technical compounds rather than as a standalone verb in daily speech. It carries a sense of structural design or abstract formation, making it common in academic or professional contexts. When referring to physical construction like building a house, use 起 or 建造 instead.

Examples

ni1呢dou6度hou2好faai3快zau6就wui2會kau3構gin3建hou2好go3個san1新soeng1商coeng4場。

They will build the new shopping mall here very quickly.

nei5你dim2點joeng2樣kau3構si1思ni1呢go3個gai3計waak6劃㗎？

How did you conceive this plan?

Common phrases

kau3構sing4成

to constitute or compose

kau3構si1思

to conceive or design

kau3構gin3建

to construct or build up

Common mistake

Avoid using 構 as a direct replacement for the common verb 起 when talking about physical objects like buildings or walls, as it will sound unnatural and overly literary.