建 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- build verb To make something by putting materials or parts together according to a plan.
Senses
建 is used for these senses in English:
- build (transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
build — full definition
- verb To make something by putting materials or parts together according to a plan.
- verb To gradually increase or strengthen something over time.
- verb To compile a piece of software from its source code into a runnable program.
- noun The general shape and size of a person's or animal's body.
- noun A particular version of a piece of software released during its development.