引起 (yǐnqǐ) — how to say "to cause" in Chinese

引起

To cause, to lead to

Character composition

to lead, to attract

to rise, to start

Radicals / Keys

Bow

#57 · gōng · 3 strokes

Run

#156 · zǒu · 7 strokes

Examples

工厂排出的浓烟引起了附近居民的担忧和对环境的关注。

The thick smoke discharged from the factory has caused concern among nearby residents and drawn attention to environmental issues.

引起注意。

Attract attention.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to cause" in Chinese?

"to cause" in Chinese is 引起 (yǐnqǐ).

What does 引起 mean in English?

引起 (yǐnqǐ) means "To cause, to lead to".

How is 引起 pronounced?

It is pronounced yǐnqǐ (written as yinqi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "to cause" in Chinese characters?

It is written 引起.

What HSK level is 引起?

引起 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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