Meaning
建筑 refers to both the physical structures (buildings) and the art/science of architecture. As a noun, it means 'a building' or 'architecture' in general. As a verb, it means 'to construct' or 'to build,' though the verb usage is more formal and less common in everyday speech than 盖 or 建造.
Usage
In everyday conversation, 建筑 most commonly appears as a noun referring to buildings or architectural structures. When discussing the field of architecture or architectural style, natives say 建筑风格 (architectural style) or 建筑设计 (architectural design). The verb usage appears mainly in formal contexts, news reports, or written language.
Examples
- 01这座建筑有三百年的历史。.This building has three hundred years of history.
- 02他是一位著名的建筑师，设计了很多现代建筑。, .He is a famous architect who has designed many modern buildings.
Characters
Measure words
- 座一座建筑
- 栋一栋建筑
Common collocations
- 建筑物building, structure
- 建筑师architect
- 古建筑ancient architecture
- 建筑风格architectural style
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to construction: 建 originally depicted establishing something, while 筑 (築) in traditional form shows the bamboo radical, referencing ancient construction materials and building techniques.