引发

yǐnfā

HSK 6

引发 — yǐnfā

1. to lead to; to trigger; to cause; to initiate (an event, process, reaction)

   这次改革可能引发社会不稳定。 zhècì gǎigé kěnéng yǐnfā shèhuì bùwěn dìng — This reform could trigger social instability.

2. to evoke; to arouse (feelings, emotions, memories)

   这部电影引发了观众的强烈共鸣。 zhèbù diànyǐng yǐnfā le guānzhòng de qiángliè gòngmíng — This film evoked a strong resonance among the audience.