Meanings of 带来
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引起 (yǐnqǐ) — use 带来 when emphasizing the act of bringing something to someone, while 引起 focuses more on causing an event or reaction.
Be careful not to confuse 带来 with just 带 (dài), which means 'to carry' or 'to take'. 带来 is more about the result of bringing something, often used in more formal contexts. Common collocations include '带来变化' (bring about change) and '带来快乐' (bring happiness).
Although 带来 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it is related to the HSK 3 word 带 (dài). Students should focus on using 带来 in sentences that discuss outcomes or changes, linking it to other verbs that indicate movement or transfer.
Learners often mix up 带来 and 带, leading to sentences like '我带很多好处' (I bring many benefits) instead of '我带来了很多好处'. The correct form emphasizes the outcome with 带来.
Pronunciation of 带来
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How to say to bring in Chinese
“to bring” in Chinese is带来
带来 (dài lái) means 'to bring' or 'to bring about'. It is commonly used to indicate the act of bringing something to someone or introducing a change, often in a positive context, such as 'bringing happiness' or 'bringing opportunities'. The nuance suggests a sense of causation and impact.
When to use 带来
Be careful not to confuse 带来 with just 带 (dài), which means 'to carry' or 'to take'. 带来 is more about the result of bringing something, often used in more formal contexts. Common collocations include '带来变化' (bring about change) and '带来快乐' (bring happiness).
带来 or something close to it
引起 (yǐnqǐ) — use 带来 when emphasizing the act of bringing something to someone, while 引起 focuses more on causing an event or reaction.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 带来 and 带, leading to sentences like '我带很多好处' (I bring many benefits) instead of '我带来了很多好处'. The correct form emphasizes the outcome with 带来.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 带来
Yes, while 带来 is often positive, it can also refer to negative outcomes, such as '带来了问题' (brought about problems).
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