Definition
造化 is a high-level noun that refers to the creative force of nature, destiny, or Heaven — the power that shapes the universe and determines fate. It appears in literary and philosophical contexts, often expressing awe at the workings of nature or luck. You might see it in phrases like 造化弄人 ('fate plays tricks on people') or 造化钟神秀 ('nature bestows divine beauty'). It's not a casual everyday word; it carries a classical, almost poetic weight.
n.
the creative power of natureHeaven (as the force that shapes destiny)
Examples
- 造化，。Zhēn shì zào huā nòng rén, tāmen jìngrán zài yì guó tā xiāng xiāngyù le.Fate really plays tricks — they unexpectedly met in a foreign land.
- 造化。Gǔrén rènwéi wànwù dōu shì zào huā de jiézuò.The ancients believed all things are the masterpiece of nature.
- ，造化。Tā néng yǒu jīntiān de chéngjiù, quán kào zào huā juàngù.His achievements today are all thanks to the favor of Heaven.
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