Chinese

使

shǐ
Meaning: to make; to cause; to use
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他使我明白了真相。
He made me understand the truth.
這場意外使汽車的骨架發生了嚴重的扭曲。
This accident caused the car's frame to undergo severe distortion.
他向我使了個眼色,示意我不要說下去。
He gave me a look, signaling me not to say anything more.
他使了個眼色,示意大家安靜。
He gave a wink, signaling everyone to be quiet.
專家們正努力使這件文物復原。
Experts are working hard to restore this artifact.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate causation or usage. In this context, it means 'to make' or 'to cause'.

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