发明 (fā míng) — to invent; (noun) invention
Definition
发明 is 'to invent' — focused on creating something new, especially a device or process. Unlike 造 (build/manufacture), 发明 emphasizes novelty, not just making something.
verb
to invent
noun
invention
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 。Ài dí shēng fā míng le diàn dēng.Edison invented the light bulb.
- 发明。Zhè shì yí gè hěn shí yòng de fā míng.This is a very practical invention.
- 发明。Zhōng guó gǔ dài sì dà fā míng duì shì jiè yǐng xiǎng hěn dà.The four great inventions of ancient China had a big impact on the world.
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