造就

zào jiù

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to bring up
to train
to contribute to
achievements (usually of young people)

Definition

培养使其有成就；造成（某种局面或结果）。

To bring up and make accomplished; to create (a certain situation or result).

Usage

常用于指环境、经历或教育对人的培养和成就，也可用于指条件或行为造成某种结果。

Often used to refer to the cultivation and accomplishment of a person through environment, experience, or education; also used to indicate that conditions or actions lead to a certain result.

Examples

1 艰苦的环境造就了他坚强的性格。 (Harsh environment forged his strong character.)
2 良好的教育造就了一代英才。 (Good education produced a generation of talents.)
3 持续的干旱造就了这片荒芜的土地。 (Persistent drought created this barren land.)
4 他的努力造就了今天的成功。 (His hard work resulted in today's success.)
5 父母的言传身教造就了孩子的良好品行。 (Parents' words and deeds cultivated the child's good conduct.)

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