构成 (gòu chéng): to constitute; composition

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb, noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to constitute; composition
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb, noun
HSK level: HSK 5

Full definitions

to constitute
to form
to compose
to make up
to configure (computing)

Chinese explanation

指几个部分组合在一起，形成一个新的整体
例如水由氢和氧构成。也可以表示某事物是另一事物的组成部分，比如这个行为构成犯罪。常用来说明事物的组成关系或性质。

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Character breakdown

HSK 6

to construct; to build

HSK 6

to succeed

Example sentences

This ancient bridge is made up of thousands of stones, each engraved with the name of a craftsman, demonstrating the superb technology of ancient architecture.

Air pollution, water pollution, and noise pollution together constitute the main problems of the urban environment; the government must take comprehensive measures to solve them.

This criminal gang is constituted of five members; they have a clear division of labor, with some responsible for theft and others for selling stolen goods.

The basic strokes of Chinese characters constitute a unique writing system, which influenced the development of writing in countries such as Japan and Korea.

Teamwork and mutual trust constitute the foundation for the success of this project; without them, we could not have completed it on time.

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