致 (zhì) — to send (a message, telegram, etc.); to cause (a result, often negative); to express (thanks, greetings, etc.)
Definition
致 is a formal verb used in writing for sending messages (致电), causing outcomes (致病), or expressing regards (致谢, 致意). Unlike the everyday 送, 致 pairs with abstract or written objects (电、谢、意、敬), not physical gifts.
verb
to send (a message, telegram, etc.)to cause (a result, often negative)to express (thanks, greetings, etc.)
Examples
- 。Tā gěi gōng sī zhì diàn xún wèn qíng kuàng.He called the company to ask about the situation.
- 。Zhè zhǒng bìng dú kě néng zhì bìng.This virus may cause disease.
- 。Wǒ dài biǎo dà jiā zhì xiè.I express thanks on behalf of everyone.
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