Definition
造福 means 'to benefit' on a grand, long-term scale — it is used for policies, projects, or actions that bring lasting good to a large group (e.g., society, humanity). Unlike 受益 (to benefit from, focusing on the receiver) or 福利 (benefits/welfare as a noun), 造福 is a verb that emphasizes the agent's act of creating benefit. It is formal and often appears in public discourse.
verb
to benefit (a large group of people, especially in a long-term or grand sense)
Examples
- 造福。Zhè xiàng zhèngcè zào fú le guǎngdà nóngmín.This policy has benefited the vast majority of farmers.
- 造福。Fāzhǎn jiàoyù shì zào fú shèhuì de gēnběn tújìng.Developing education is the fundamental way to benefit society.
- 造福。Tāmen zhìlì yú yòng kējì zào fú quán rénlèi.They are committed to using technology to benefit all humanity.
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