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Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.begin construction (in civil engineering); start building
尚未动工。
Construction work has not yet begun.
工人们希望下周破土动工。
They expect to break ground next week.
synonym
- 2
v.be under construction
这里正在动工，车辆不能进入。
Construction site ahead. No entry.
synonym
Word usage
- Separable word"动" and "工" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
受天气影响，他们暂时还动不了工。
They can’t begin construction for the time being due to the weather.
宿舍大楼已经动了工。
They have begun the construction of the dormitory.
他们什么时候动的工？
When did they begin construction？