发明

fā míng

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to invent
2. an invention

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 发现 fā xiàn 发现 fā xiàn to notice; to become aware of 发明 means to invent, to create something that did not exist before; 发现 means to discover something already existing.: to notice; to become aware of
• 设计 shè jì 设计 shè jì to design; to plan 发明 is to invent; 设计 is to design or plan the structure, often the step before making the invention.: to design; to plan

Synonyms

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• 创造 chuàng zào 创造 chuàng zào to create 发明 usually emphasizes creating something completely new, often technological; 创造 is broader, can also refer to creating art, opportunities, etc.: to create

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 发明 (fā míng, to invent) with 发现 (fā xiàn, to discover). 发明 is creating something new; 发现 is finding something that already exists.

Example Sentences

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爱迪生 发明 了电灯。

Edison invented the electric light.

这项 发明 是科技发展的重要里程碑。

This invention is an important milestone in technological development.

这项 发明 具有重大的意义。

This invention has great significance.

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Words Containing 发明

• 四大发明 四大发明 sì dà fā míng: the four great Chinese inventions: paper, printing, magnetic compass and gunpowder
• 发明人 发明人 fā míng rén: inventor
• 发明创造 发明创造 fā míng chuàng zào: to invent and innovate
• 发明家 发明家 fā míng jiā: inventor
• 发明者 发明者 fā míng zhě: inventor
• 需要是发明之母 需要是发明之母 xū yào shì fā míng zhī mǔ: Necessity is the mother of invention (European proverb).

Child Words of 发明

• 发 发 fā: to send out
• 发 发 fà: hair
• 明 明 míng: bright