Chinese word

造就

Pronunciation

Pinyinzào jiù

Meaning

  • verbtrain

Example

这所学校造就了很多优秀人才。zhè suǒ xué xiào zào jiù le hěn duō yōu xiù rén cái

This school has trained many outstanding people.

Illustration for 造就 (train)

More examples

多元化的经历造就了他的独特气质。duō yuán huà de jīng lì zào jiù le tā de dú tè qì zhì

Diverse experiences cultivated his unique character.

Core concept

A sustained process lays the groundwork that carries someone or something from ability to notable achievement.

Common phrases

  • 造就人才zào jiù rén cái

    cultivate talent

  • 造就英雄zào jiù yīng xióng

    create heroes

Similar words

培养péi yǎng: To steadily build a person's skills or abilities through teaching and ongoing care.
培训péi xùn: To teach knowledge or skills in courses or practical training to improve performance.
锻炼duàn liàn: To improve strength or ability through exercise, experience, and repeated practice.

Definition in Chinese

通过有目的的教育、训练或环境条件，使人或事物达到较高水平或取得显著成就。tōng guò yǒu mù dì de jiào yù xùn liàn huò huán jìng tiáo jiàn shǐ rén huò shì wù dá dào jiào gāo shuǐ píng huò qǔ dé xiǎn zhù chéng jiù

Word origin

造 (zào, "make") + 就 (jiù, "reach an achieved state") presents development as making someone or something reach a desired level.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this verb can sound formal, so it often suits discussion of education, institutions, or major achievements more than casual personal actions.

Other meanings

  • cultivateverb
  • nurtureverb

Opposites

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