造成
zàochéngTraditional: 造成
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Translation
to cause, to bring about
Word origin
A resultative compound of 造 (zào, to make or build) and 成 (chéng, to become or accomplish). To make something come about is to cause it, usually with negative results.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 造 (zào, to make) + 成 (chéng, to become)
Stroke order
造
成
Examples
雨堵塞。
This rain caused a traffic jam.
损。
His mistake caused a great loss.
烟。
Smoking can cause health problems.
。
This accident caused three people to be injured.
。
A misunderstanding led to their quarrel.
造成 (zào chéng) means to cause or bring about. It typically introduces an unwanted or serious consequence.
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