引起
yǐn qǐ
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How to write 引起 (yǐn qǐ) in Chinese

引起 (pinyin: yǐn qǐ, written "yin qi" or "yinqi") means to give rise to; to lead to; to cause; to arouse. Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write 引起.

Meaning

  • to give rise to; to lead to; to cause; to arouse

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Examples

初步调查显示,这次火灾是由游客乱扔烟头引起的。
chū bù diào chá xiǎn shì, zhè cì huǒ zāi shì yóu yóu kè luàn rēng yān tóu yǐn qǐ de.
Initial investigations show the fire was caused by tourists carelessly tossing cigarette butts.

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