致使

zhì shǐ

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to cause
2. to result in

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 促使 cù shǐ 促使 cù shǐ to induce 强调推动事物发展或变化: to induce

Usage notes

Collocations

常与双音节抽象名词搭配，如“致使事故发生”“致使系统瘫痪”，不直接带单宾语动词。

Formality

书面语色彩很浓，多见于新闻、公文中；口语里通常用“让”或“使得”。

Example Sentences

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疏忽大意 致使 事故发生。

Carelessness caused the accident.

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Child Words of 致使

• 使 使 shǐ: to make
• 致 致 zhì: (bound form) fine; delicate; exquisite