Meaning
导致 is a formal verb meaning to cause or lead to a particular result or consequence. It indicates a clear causal relationship where one action, event, or condition brings about another outcome. The word is commonly used in written Chinese and formal speech to describe how something produces an effect, especially negative consequences.
Usage
导致 is frequently used in news reports, academic writing, and formal contexts. It typically appears in the pattern 'A 导致 B' where A is the cause and B is the result. While it can describe both positive and negative outcomes, it is most often used for negative or undesirable results. Common subjects include actions, events, conditions, or circumstances.
Examples
- 01暴雨导致了严重的洪水灾害。.The heavy rain led to serious flood disasters.
- 02缺乏沟通导致了他们之间的误会。.Lack of communication caused misunderstandings between them.
Characters
Common collocations
- 导致死亡to cause death
- 导致失败to lead to failure
- 导致事故to cause an accident
- 直接导致to directly lead to
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 导 (to guide/lead) and 致 (to cause/bring about), creating the meaning of leading something to a particular outcome or state.