Chinese word

产生

Pronunciation

Pinyinchǎn shēng

Meaning

  • verbarise

Example

会议上产生了分歧。huì yì shàng chǎn shēng le fēn qí

Differences arose at the meeting.

Illustration for 产生 (arise)

More examples

这次改革可能会产生很多影响。zhè cì gǎi gé kě néng huì chǎn shēng hěn duō yíng xiǎng

This reform may produce many effects.

Core concept

A new condition or response takes shape because something sets it in motion.

Common phrases

  • 产生影响chǎn shēng yíng xiǎng

    produce an effect

  • 产生兴趣chǎn shēng xìng qù

    spark interest

  • 产生疑问chǎn shēng yí wèn

    give rise to questions

Similar words

出现chū xiàn: Appear or become visible as a person, thing, or phenomenon.
发生fā shēng: Occur as an event or situation.
引起yín qǐ: Bring about an event, effect, or other result.
形成xíng chéng: Gradually develop into a particular form or condition.

Definition in Chinese

从无到有地出现或形成，常指新情况、新问题或新的思想、感觉等的出现。cóng wú dào yǒu dì chū xiàn huò xíng chéng cháng zhǐ xīn qíng kuàng xīn wèn tí huò xīn de sī xiǎng gǎn jué děng de chū xiàn

Word origin

The word combines 产 (chǎn, "bring forth") + 生 (shēng, "come into being"), linking the act of bringing something forth with its appearance as a result.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often associate making with deliberate action, but this word also describes results that develop without anyone planning them, including reactions and disagreements.

Other meanings

  • produceverb

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