Chinese

zàochéng
Meaning: to cause; to create (usually negative)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

吸煙會對健康造成傷害。
吸烟会对健康造成伤害。
Smoking causes harm to one's health.
這個錯誤造成了嚴重的後果。
This mistake caused serious consequences.
森林大火對當地的生態環境造成了嚴重的破壞。
The forest fire caused severe damage to the local ecological environment.
這次地震造成了嚴重的經濟損失。
The earthquake caused serious economic losses.
這次地震造成許多人死亡。
The earthquake caused many deaths.

Usage Notes

Typically used for negative results like damage, loss, or problems.

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