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Definition
To construct, build, or formulate something based on a framework.
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How it's used
This word is primarily used in formal, academic, or professional contexts rather than for physical construction like building a house. It implies the creation of abstract systems, such as social structures, theoretical models, or digital architectures. It carries a sense of deliberate, systematic planning rather than simple assembly.
Examples
We need to construct a new communication platform.
How did you construct this theoretical framework?
Related words
Common phrases
to construct a framework
to construct a system
Common mistake
Do not use this for physical building tasks like building a wall or a house, where 起 or 建造 are the appropriate choices. Using it for physical objects sounds unnatural and overly pretentious.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
