Chinese
yíngzào
Meaning: to build; to construct; to create (an atmosphere)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

營造
營
造
营造
营
造

Example sentences

This cafe creates a comfortable atmosphere.
柔和的燈光營造出溫馨的氣氛。
柔和的灯光营造出温馨的气氛。
The soft lighting creates a warm atmosphere.
昏黃的燈光營造出浪漫的情調。
昏黄的灯光营造出浪漫的情调。
The dim lights create a romantic atmosphere.

Usage Notes

Can refer to physical construction or figurative creation of feelings/atmospheres.

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