Chinese vocabulary — Kiến trúc topic

72 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

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A roundup of 72 Chinese vocabulary words for the Kiến trúc topic across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Kiến trúc vocabulary in context helps you remember it longer and use it right away in conversation. Tap Study flashcards to review, or browse more Chinese vocabulary by topic and the HSK 1-9 pathway.

Kiến trúc vocabulary HSK 1(3 words)

HSK 1 pathway
楼上HSK 1
lóushàng

upstairs

楼下HSK 1
lóuxià

downstairs, the lower floor

门口HSK 1
ménkǒu

doorway, entrance

Kiến trúc vocabulary HSK 2(1 words)

HSK 2 pathway
HSK 2
qiáng

wall

Kiến trúc vocabulary HSK 3(4 words)

HSK 3 pathway
HSK 3
jiàn

to build; to construct

建成HSK 3
jiànchéng

to complete construction; to finish building

改造HSK 3
gǎizào

to transform; to remodel; to reform

HSK 3
zào

to make; to create

Kiến trúc vocabulary HSK 4(3 words)

HSK 4 pathway
坚固HSK 4
jiān

solid, sturdy

电梯HSK 4
diàn

elevator

设施HSK 4
shèshī

facilities, infrastructure

Kiến trúc vocabulary HSK 5(3 words)

HSK 5 pathway
修建HSK 5
xiūjiàn

to construct, to build

园林HSK 5
yuánlín

garden, imperial garden

墙壁HSK 5
qiáng

wall

Kiến trúc vocabulary HSK 6(6 words)

HSK 6 pathway
地下室HSK 6
xiàshì

basement

宏大HSK 6
hóng

grand, magnificent

柱子HSK 6
zhùzi

pillar, column

楼房HSK 6
lóufáng

building, multistory building

HSK 6
láo

firm, sturdy, secure

高层HSK 6
gāocéng

high-rise (of a building)

Kiến trúc vocabulary HSK 7(52 words)

HSK 7 pathway
临街HSK 7
línjiē

facing the street, right on the street

修路HSK 7
xiū

to repair a road, to build a road

全长HSK 7
quáncháng

full length

兴建HSK 7
xīngjiàn

to build, to construct (a large project, usually involving planning and development)

HSK 7
záo

to chisel, to bore (to make a hole or shape)

HSK 7
páo

to plane (wood, metal)

动工HSK 7
dònggōng

to break ground, to start construction

古朴HSK 7
gǔpǔ

rustic and classical, simple and antique

喷泉HSK 7
pēnquán

fountain

四合院HSK 7
yuàn

siheyuan, courtyard house

坐落HSK 7
zuòluò

to be situated at, to be located at (referring to the location of a structure or building)

堆砌HSK 7
duīqì

to pile up, to stack

HSK 7

dike, embankment

HSK 7

to collapse, to cave in

宫殿HSK 7
gōngdiàn

palace

屋顶HSK 7
dǐng

roof

屹立HSK 7
yìlì

to stand towering and majestic

平面HSK 7
píngmiàn

plane, flat surface

HSK 7
miào

temple, shrine

建筑物HSK 7
jiànzhù

building, architectural structure

扩建HSK 7
kuòjiàn

expand by construction; extend (a building)

招标HSK 7
zhāobiāo

to invite bids, to call for tenders

HSK 7
gǒng

to cup one hand in the other before the chest (as a greeting)

搭建HSK 7
jiàn

to build, to set up, to construct (usually for a structure or system)

木板HSK 7
bǎn

board, plank

HSK 7
dòng

measure word for buildings

栋梁HSK 7
dòngliáng

ridgepole and beam (the main load-bearing parts of a house)

栏杆HSK 7
lángān

railing; balustrade; fence

根基HSK 7
gēnjī

foundation, root, basis

框架HSK 7
kuàngjià

frame; framework (physical)

HSK 7
zhuāng

stake, pile

HSK 7
cáo

trough, groove, long slot

殿堂HSK 7
diàntáng

palace hall, palaces and halls (a grand, solemn place)

气派HSK 7
qìpài

bearing, presence; grandeur, magnificence

混凝土HSK 7
hùnníng

concrete

清真寺HSK 7
qīngzhēn

Mosque

烟囱HSK 7
yāncōng

chimney

HSK 7
zhuān

brick

竣工HSK 7
jùngōng

to be completed (of a construction project)

HSK 7
zhù

to build, to construct

纪念碑HSK 7
jìniànbēi

memorial, monument

耸立HSK 7
sǒng

to tower, to stand tall

衔接HSK 7
xiánjiē

to link up, to connect

裂缝HSK 7
lièfèng

crack, fissure

通风HSK 7
tōngfēng

ventilation, to ventilate

造价HSK 7
zàojià

construction cost

HSK 7
dìng

to nail, to fasten, to fix in place

门槛HSK 7
ménkǎn

threshold, doorsill

防盗门HSK 7
fángdàomén

security door, anti-theft door

阶梯HSK 7
jiētī

staircase, steps, rung

风水HSK 7
fēngshuǐ

feng shui (the art of arranging houses and tombs to harmonize with nature and bring good fortune)

鸟巢HSK 7
niǎocháo

bird's nest

Learn Chinese vocabulary — Kiến trúc topic

The Kiến trúc topic set gathers 72 common Chinese words across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Kiến trúc context — which helps learners associate them more easily and remember them longer.

Every word has clear pinyin and English meanings. Read each word aloud, build example sentences, then review with flashcards so your Kiến trúc vocabulary enters long-term memory. Once you're comfortable with this topic, browse more Chinese vocabulary topics to expand your vocabulary alongside the HSK pathway.

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