Definition
创 (chuàng) is a formal, literary verb meaning 'to create, to found, to set (a record)'. Unlike everyday 创造 (chuàngzào), which is used for creating things in general, 创 typically appears in fixed phrases like 创纪录 (set a record) or as a combining form before another verb (e.g., 创立, 创办). It is not used as a standalone verb in casual speech.
verb
to createto foundto set (a record)to achieve (a milestone)
Easily confused
- 呛qiànglook-aliketo irritate the nose, to choke (of smoke, fumes, or strong smell)
- 床chuángsound-alikebed
- 枪qiānglook-alikegun, firearm, rifle
- 闯chuǎngsound-aliketo rush; to charge; to dash
- 抢qiǎnglook-aliketo grab, to snatch (physically)
- 窗chuāngsound-alikewindow
- 舱cānglook-alike(noun) cabin (passenger compartment on a ship or airplane)
Examples
- 。Gōngsī chuàng lì le yí gè xīn de bùmén.The company established a new department.
- 。Tā chuàng xià le mǎlāsōng de shìjiè jìlù.He set a world record in the marathon.
- 。Tāmen chénggōng chuàng bàn le zhè suǒ xuéxiào.They successfully founded this school.
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