创下 (chuāng) — to set (a record), to achieve (a new high/low)

Definition

Used when a record, high, or low is achieved for the first time (纪录, 历史新高, 最低…). Used in news and formal writing, rarely in casual speech.

verb
to set (a record)to achieve (a new high/low)

Examples

  • 创下
    Tā chuāng le xīn de shì jiè jì lù.
    He set a new world record.
  • 创下
    Zhè jiā gōng sī chuāng le xīn de xiāo shòu jì lù.
    This company set a new sales record.
  • 创下
    Jīn nián xià tiān chuāng le lì shǐ zuì gāo wēn dù.
    This summer set a record high temperature.

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