Chinese

lìng
Meaning: to make; to cause
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

這個消息令人失望。
这个消息令人失望。
This news is disappointing.
看到這些舊照片,不禁令他回想起童年的往事。
Seeing these old photos made him think back to the past events of his childhood.
這場魔術表演令人驚嘆不已。
This magic performance makes people marvel endlessly.
他失去比賽資格,令人惋惜。
It is a pity that he lost his eligibility for the competition.
這頓晚餐的味道令人回味無窮。
The taste of this dinner is endlessly memorable.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate that someone or something causes a certain feeling or state (e.g., 'to make someone happy').

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