造成

zàochéng

Traditional: 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

Stroke order for 造

Stroke order for 成

Examples

sāi

This rain caused a traffic jam.

sǔn

His mistake caused a great loss.

yān

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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This word is part of lesson 25.