Meaning
复杂化 means to make something complex or complicated, or for something to become more complex. It combines 复杂 (complex) with the suffix 化 (to become, -ize), creating a verb that describes the process of increasing complexity. This word often has a negative connotation, suggesting unnecessary or problematic complexity.
Usage
复杂化 is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese, particularly in formal contexts like business, politics, and academic discussions. It often appears in phrases warning against overcomplicating matters (不要复杂化问题) or describing how situations have become unnecessarily complex. The word can be used transitively (to complicate something) or intransitively (to become complicated).
Examples
- 01我们不要把简单的事情复杂化。.We shouldn't complicate simple matters.
- 02由于各方利益冲突，谈判过程已经复杂化了。, .Due to conflicts of interest among various parties, the negotiation process has become complicated.
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Common collocations
- 复杂化问题to complicate matters
- 不要复杂化don't complicate things
- 过度复杂化to overcomplicate
- 局势复杂化the situation becomes complicated
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Origin
复杂化 is formed by adding the productive suffix 化 (huà) to the adjective 复杂 (fùzá, complex). The 化 suffix, borrowed from classical Chinese, creates verbs meaning 'to become' or 'to make into,' similar to English '-ize' or '-ify.'