创始 (chuàng shǐ) — to found; to establish (an organization, institution, etc.)
Definition
A formal verb meaning to found or establish an organization, institution, or similar. Use it for the original act of creation, distinct from the broader 建设 ('to build/develop') or the everyday 建立 ('to set up').
verb
to foundto establish (an organization, institution, etc.)
Examples
- 创始。Tā chuàng shǐ le zhè jiā gōng sī.He founded this company.
- 创始。Zhè ge zǔ zhī shì tā chuàng shǐ de.This organization was founded by him.
- 创始。Tā men gòng tóng chuàng shǐ le zhè ge jī jīn huì.They jointly founded this foundation.
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