How common it is
建立 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
Pronunciation focus
Say jiànlì slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
建立表示建立起来、开始形成。
jiàn lì biǎo shì jiàn lì qǐ lái 、 kāi shǐ xíng chéng。
建立 means to establish or build up.
Context note
建立常用于关系、制度和目标。
jiàn lì cháng yòng yú guān xì 、 zhì dù hé mù biāo。
It is often used with relationships, systems, and goals.
5 examples
他们建立了友谊。
tā men jiàn lì le yǒu yì。
They established a friendship.
学校建立了新制度。
xué xiào jiàn lì le xīn zhì dù。
The school established a new system.
要建立好习惯。
yào jiàn lì hǎo xí guàn。
We should build good habits.
建立联系很重要。
jiàn lì lián xì hěn zhòng yào。
Establishing contact is important.
他想建立自己的团队。
tā xiǎng jiàn lì zì jǐ de tuán duì。
He wants to build his own team.
5 mini stories
老师说，先建立基础，再学更多。
lǎo shī shuō， xiān jiàn lì jī chǔ， zài xué gèng duō。
The teacher said to establish the foundation first, then learn more.
他们建立了合作关系。
tā men jiàn lì le hé zuò guān xì。
They established a cooperative relationship.
建立信心需要时间。
jiàn lì xìn xīn xū yào shí jiān。
Building confidence takes time.
这家公司建立得很快。
zhè jiā gōng sī jiàn lì dé hěn kuài。
This company was established quickly.
建立规则后，大家更容易一起做事。
jiàn lì guī zé hòu， dà jiā gèng róng yì yì qǐ zuò shì。
After establishing rules, it became easier for everyone to work together.