引出 (yǐn chū) — to draw forth; to elicit; to lead to

Definition

"Draw forth / lead to" — bring something out as a consequence or response, like a speech eliciting discussion or a question prompting further issues. Use for actions or events that trigger something to emerge.

verb
to draw forthto elicitto lead to

Examples

  • 引出
    Tā de yǎn jiǎng yǐn chū le dà jiā de rè liè tǎo lùn.
    His speech drew forth a lively discussion among everyone.
  • 引出
    Zhè ge wèn tí kě néng yǐn chū gèng shēn de máo dùn.
    This issue may lead to deeper conflicts.
  • 引出
    Nà ge shí yàn yǐn chū le yí xì liè xīn de fā xiàn.
    That experiment elicited a series of new discoveries.

Origin

Compound word
构词法gòucífǎ
补充bǔchōngVerb + complement

An action followed by its result or direction.

yǐndraw; lead

'引' means to draw or lead, '出' adds the direction out, giving draw forth.

Characters in this word

Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

  • gōngbow
  • 丿丿piěindicatory stroke

引 is made from 弓, a bow, and 丿, a short slant stroke added at the place where the string is pulled, marking the action of drawing or pulling.

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Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

出 combines 止 (foot) and 凵 (cave) to show a foot stepping out of a cave.

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