English–Chinese
“be under construction” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshī gōng zhōng
Example
这座桥施工中，禁止通行。zhè zuò qiáo shī gōng zhōng jìn zhǐ tōng xíng
This bridge is under construction, and crossing is prohibited.
How to say “be under construction” in Chinese
“Be under construction” in Chinese is 施工中 (shī gōng zhōng).
A place in the middle of building or repair, where normal access pauses until the work is finished.
Example sentences with 施工中
前方施工中，请绕行。qián fāng shī gōng zhōng qǐng rào xíng
There is construction ahead, so please take a detour.
Tips for using 施工中
- On public notices, this compact form often labels a bridge, road, building, or facility as a current status, so Chinese signs may omit the full sentence used in English.