Definition
招致 is a formal verb with two main uses: (1) to cause or incur something, usually a negative result like criticism or loss; (2) to recruit or attract people (followers, customers) or attention. The first sense is more common in modern Chinese and often appears with negative nouns.
v.
to incurto lead to (negative consequences)to recruitto attract (followers, attention)
Examples
- 招致。Tā de cuòwù yánlùn zhāo zhì le gōngzhòng de qiángliè pīpíng.His mistaken remarks incurred strong public criticism.
- 招致。Gāi gōngsī tōngguò guǎnggào zhāo zhì le dàliàng gùkè.The company attracted a large number of customers through advertising.
- 招致。Guǎnlǐ bù shàn huì zhāo zhì yánzhòng hòuguǒ.Poor management can lead to serious consequences.
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