建这个专门是来防海盗的
“It was built specifically to guard against pirates.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“That was many years ago.”
建 这个 专门是来防海盗的
“It was built specifically to guard against pirates.”
快过来
“Hurry over.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
China's coastal areas historically built walled villages, watchtowers, and fortresses specifically to fend off pirates (Wokou and local corsairs).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
specifically meant to / purpose-built to
Useful conversational pattern to state the exclusive purpose of an action, tool, or facility.
guard against pirates
Compound verb-object phrase meaning coastal defense against maritime raiders.
Functions as part of the 'shi... de' construction emphasizing the specific purpose of construction.
