Definition
动工 (dòng gōng) means 'to start construction / break ground' and emphasizes the physical act of beginning work on a building or infrastructure project. Its near-synonym 开工 (kāi gōng) is broader — it can also mean 'to start production' in a factory setting. Use 动工 specifically for construction projects like highways or buildings.
verb
to start constructionto break ground (on a project)
Examples
- 动工。Xīn gōngchǎng xià ge yuè dòng gōng.The new factory will start construction next month.
- ，。Tāmen yǐjīng dòng le gōng, zhèngzài dǎ dìjī.They have already started construction and are laying the foundation.
- 动工，。Zhè tiáo gāosù gōnglù qùnián dòng gōng, jīnnián jiù néng tōngchē.This highway started construction last year and will open to traffic this year.
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