造福

zào fú

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to benefit (e.g. the people)

Definition

为人们带来幸福或利益。

To bring happiness or benefits to people.

Usage

常用于强调某事物或行动对大众的积极影响，多用于正式或书面语。

Often used to emphasize the positive impact of something or an action on the public, mostly in formal or written language.

Examples

1 这项政策旨在造福民众。 (This policy aims to benefit the people.)
2 科技创新造福人类。 (Technological innovation benefits humanity.)
3 植树造林造福子孙后代。 (Afforestation benefits future generations.)
4 教育是造福社会的基石。 (Education is the cornerstone of benefiting society.)
5 他的发明造福了无数患者。 (His invention has benefited countless patients.)

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