致

zhì

HSK 7

致 — zhì

1. fine; delicate; exquisite (bound form)

   纤细致雅的工艺令人赞叹。 xiānxì zhì yǎ de gōngyì lìngrén zàntàn — The fine, delicate craftsmanship is admirable.

2. (literary) to send; to transmit; to convey

   朝廷致书给诸侯，告知新法令。 cháotíng zhìshū gěi zhūhóu gàozhī xīn fǎlìng — The court sent a letter to the feudal lords to notify them of the new decree.

3. (bound form) to cause; to lead to; consequently

   管理不善致企业亏损扩大。 guǎnlǐ bùshàn zhì qǐyèkuīsǔn kuòdà — Poor management caused the company's losses to expand.