The Chinese word 引起 means “to cause” or “to give rise to”. It is commonly used in a variety of contexts to describe the cause and effect relationship between different events, actions or situations. For example, you might use 引起 to describe how a particular action or event has caused a particular outcome or reaction, or to discuss how a particular situation has given rise to certain feelings or emotions. The word is commonly used in both spoken and written Mandarin, and is an essential part of everyday communication in China and other Mandarin-speaking regions.
Translation
Verb: to give rise to, to lead to
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 这个问题引起了很多人的关注 | zhège wèntí yǐnqǐle hěnduō rén de guānzhù | This issue has attracted a lot of people’s attention |
| 他的言论引起了争议 | tā de yánlùn yǐnqǐle zhēngyì | His remarks have caused controversy |
| 这个事件引起了社会的广泛关注 | zhège shìjiàn yǐnqǐle shèhuì de guǎngfàn guānzhù | This incident has aroused widespread social concern |
| 这个问题引起了我对这个话题的思考 | zhège wèntí yǐnqǐle wǒ duì zhège huàtí de sīkǎo | This issue has prompted me to think about this topic |
| 这个新闻引起了公众的恐慌 | zhège xīnwén yǐnqǐle gōngzhòng de kǒnghuāng | This news has caused public panic |
| 这个电影引起了观众的共鸣 | zhège diànyǐng yǐnqǐle guānzhòng de gòngmíng | This movie has struck a chord with the audience |
| 这个问题引起了政府的重视 | zhège wèntí yǐnqǐle zhèngfǔ de zhòngshì | This issue has attracted the attention of the government |
| 这个现象引起了科学家的兴趣 | zhège xiànxiàng yǐnqǐle kēxuéjiā de xìngqù | This phenomenon has aroused the interest of scientists |
HSK
引起 is part of HSK Level 4 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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