Definition
造成 means 'to cause, bring about' and is used for negative or neutral consequences (e.g., problems, damage). It's more direct than 引起 (to give rise to, often a chain reaction) and less formal than 导致 (to lead to, strongly negative). Unlike 创造 (to create something positive), 造成 focuses on outcomes, not intentional creation.
verb
to causeto bring aboutto create (usually negative or neutral consequences)
Examples
- 造成。Zhè chǎng dà yǔ zào chéng le chéngshì jīshuǐ.This heavy rain caused waterlogging in the city.
- 造成。Tā de yí jù huà zào chéng le wùhuì.One sentence from him caused a misunderstanding.
- 造成。Bùliáng xíguàn kěnéng zào chéng shēntǐ wèntí.Bad habits can cause physical problems.
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