English–Chinese

“structure” in Chinese

Chinese

Also构造 (gòu zào)

Pronunciation

Pinyinjié gòu

Example

这台机器的结构很简单。zhè tái jī qì de jié gòu hěn jiǎn dān

The structure of this machine is very simple.

Illustration for 结构 (structure)

How to say “structure” in Chinese

“Structure” in Chinese is 结构 (jié gòu).

The organized framework created by the connections and positions of a thing's parts.

Full entry for 结构: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 结构

文章的结构很清晰。wén zhāng de jié gòu hěn qīng xī

The article's structure is very clear.

Tips for using 结构

  • English speakers may associate structure with an outer framework, but this Chinese noun can focus on how internal parts relate, rather than on a thing's visible shape.

Other Chinese words for “structure”

这台机器的构造很简单。zhè tái jī qì de gòu zào hěn jiǎn dān

The structure of this machine is very simple.

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