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引起
yǐnqǐ
Description
"引起"的意思是让某件事情发生，比如引起注意、引起问题。
"引起" means to cause something to happen, such as attracting attention or causing a problem.
我们常常用它来说一件事是另一件事的原因。
We often use it to say that one thing is the cause of another.
Meanings
引起yǐnqǐ
to cause; to give rise to; to attract
这件事引起了很多人的注意。
This matter attracted a lot of attention.
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Notes
- Etymology
引 (to pull/lead) + 起 (to rise), literally "lead to arise."
- Nuance
usually takes an abstract object like 注意, 问题, 反应, not a physical object.
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