Meaning
造成 means to cause or bring about something, typically negative consequences or results. It emphasizes the creation or formation of a particular situation or outcome, often implying that actions or events have led to problems, damage, or undesirable effects.
Usage
This verb is commonly used in formal contexts, news reports, and written Chinese to describe causation, especially for accidents, losses, damage, or negative impacts. It typically appears with abstract nouns describing problems or consequences. Native speakers use it when explaining how one thing led to another, particularly in serious or official contexts.
Examples
- 01这场大雨造成了严重的交通堵塞。.This heavy rain caused serious traffic congestion.
- 02他的粗心造成了很大的损失。.His carelessness resulted in great losses.
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Common collocations
- 造成损失to cause losses
- 造成影响to cause impact/effect
- 造成伤害to cause harm/injury
- 造成严重后果to cause serious consequences
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 造 (to make/create) and 成 (to become/accomplish), literally meaning 'to create into being' or 'to make something come into existence.' This combination reflects the process of bringing about a result or consequence.