Chinese word

施工

Pronunciation

Pinyinshī gōng

Meaning

  • verbdo construction work

Example

这条路正在施工，请从旁边绕行。zhè tiáo lù zhèng zài shī gōng qǐng cóng páng biān rào xíng

This road is under construction, so please take a detour.

Illustration for 施工 (do construction work)

More examples

工程按计划施工，进展顺利。gōng chéng àn jì huà shī gōng jìn zhǎn shùn lì

The project is proceeding as planned and making good progress.

Core concept

Organized physical work that builds or changes a structure, road, or other public facility.

Common phrases

  • 按计划施工àn jì huà shī gōng

    carry out construction as planned

  • 加快施工jiā kuài shī gōng

    speed up construction

  • 正在施工zhèng zài shī gōng

    be under construction

Similar words

建设jiàn shè: Creates a new building, road, facility, or similar project.
装修zhuāng xiū: Refits the inside or outside of a building to improve its appearance or usefulness.
修理xiū lǐ: Repairs damage and restores something to its normal working condition.
安装ān zhuāng: Installs a machine or facility in the correct position for use.

Definition in Chinese

实施建筑、道路等工程的作业或行为。shí shī jiàn zhù dào lù děng gōng chéng de zuò yè huò xíng wéi

Word origin

施工 (shīgōng, "construction work") is formed from 施 (shī, "carry out") + 工 (gōng, "work"), linking the idea of putting work into action with a practical project.

Usage tips

  • On public notices, this word marks an active work phase and often explains why access, traffic, or normal use has changed.

Other meanings

  • under constructionadjective
  • constructionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 施工许可shī gōng xú kěconstruction permitnoun
  • 施工合同shī gōng hé tóngconstruction contractnoun
  • 施工图shī gōng túconstruction drawingsnoun

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