竣工

• Pinyin: jùn gōng
• Hanzi breakdown: 竣 = 立 (stand) + 夋 (phonetic) — to finish, complete; 工 = pictograph of a carpenter's square — work, construction

Meaning

To be completed (of construction); to finish building; completion.

A formal term specifically for the completion of construction projects — buildings, bridges, roads, etc. Marks the point when construction work is finished and the project is ready for inspection or use. Often appears in news, official documents, and business contexts. Collocates with 验收 (acceptance inspection), 典礼 (ceremony), 日期 (date).

Examples

1. 这座跨海大桥历时五年建设，终于在上月底顺利竣工。 This cross-sea bridge took five years to build and was finally completed smoothly at the end of last month.
2. 新办公楼竣工后，公司将于下季度整体搬迁。 After the new office building is completed, the company will relocate entirely next quarter.
3. 开发商承诺项目明年六月竣工，但业主们担心会延期。 The developer promised the project would be completed next June, but buyers are worried about delays.

Usage Guide

Context: construction, real estate, news, official

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 大楼预计明年竣工。(The building is expected to be completed next year.)
• 竣工验收合格后才能交付使用。(It can only be handed over for use after passing the completion inspection.)

Don't Say

• 我的作业竣工了。(竣工 is specifically for construction projects — for homework or tasks, use 完成 or 做完)

Origin & History

竣 (to finish, complete — 立 stand + 夋 phonetic) + 工 (work, construction). The completion of construction work.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal