结构
The English word structure can be translated into Chinese as 结构.
结构 refers to the overall form or organization of something. You can use it in various contexts, such as in the phrase 社会结构 to mean 'social structure'.
Meaning: overall form or organization of something (noun)
Did you know?
- The character 构 contains the radical for 'wood' 木, because early Chinese structural concepts were rooted in the art of carpentry and timber framing.
- In Chinese calligraphy, the 结构 of a character refers to the precise spatial balance and arrangement of strokes, which is considered an art form in itself.
- The character 结 in 结构 can also mean 'to tie a knot', suggesting that a structure is a collection of interconnected parts.
Examples in context
- 红树林吸取二氧化碳比地球上其他树木都要多，因为它们具有很大的地下根部结构。Mangroves sequester more carbon than any other trees on Earth because they have quite a large underground root structure.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe an underground root 结构.Tatoeba #11136315 by yibu, translation #8621835 by Hybrid
- 这幢大楼的结构很坚固。The structure of this building is very sturdy.
- 这个仪器的构造很复杂。The structure of this instrument is very complex.
- 这个公司的管理体系非常完善。The management structure of this company is very well-established.
- 这个网站的架构设计得非常出色。The structure of this website is designed exceptionally well.
- 这个新闻稿的布局很清晰。The layout of this press release is very clear.
- 这篇文章的结构很清晰。Zhè piān wénzhāng de jiégòu hěn qīngxī.The structure of this article is very clear.
- 我们需要改进公司的组织结构。Wǒmen xūyào gǎijìn gōngsī de zǔzhī jiégòu.We need to improve the company's organizational structure.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new project proposal.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen这个方案的结构有点乱。Zhè ge fāng'àn de jiégòu yǒudiǎn luàn.The structure of this proposal is a bit messy.
- 俊杰 Junjie我这就重新调整一下。Wǒ zhè jiù chóngxīn tiáozhěng yīxià.I will readjust it right away.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen尽快完成，俊杰。Jǐnkuài wánchéng, Jùnjié.Finish it as soon as possible, Junjie.
- 俊杰 Junjie好的，晓雯，没问题。Hǎo de, Xiǎowén, méi wèntí.Okay, Xiaowen, no problem.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
