Chinese

jiào
Meaning: to make; to cause; to let
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

這雨教我無法出門。
这雨教我无法出门。
This rain makes it impossible for me to go out.
弟弟這番奇怪的理論,真教人哭笑不得。
My younger brother's strange theory really made me not know whether to laugh or cry.
姊姊教我如何做飯。
My sister is teaching me how to cook.

Usage Notes

Used as a causative verb, similar to 'to make' or 'to let'.

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