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破土动工 (pò tǔ dòng gōng) — (idiom) to break ground; to start construction (of a building or project)

Definition

An idiom meaning to break ground and officially begin construction of a building or project. Used for ceremonial or formal launches, not for casual DIY or small repairs.

idiom
to break groundto start construction (of a building or project)

Examples

  • 破土动工。
    Zhè ge xiàng mù xià ge yuè pò tǔ dòng gōng.
    This project will break ground next month.
  • 破土动工。
    Tā men wèi xīn de xué xiào pò tǔ dòng gōng.
    They broke ground for the new school.
  • ，破土动工。
    Zuó tiān, zhè zuò dà qiáo zhèng shì pò tǔ dòng gōng.
    Yesterday, this bridge officially broke ground.
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