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可能引发社会问题 (may cause social problems)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase consists of '可能' (kě néng, 'may/might'), '引发' (yǐn fā, 'to cause/to trigger'), and '社会问题' (shè huì wèn tí, 'social problems'). It acts as a verbal predicate, indicating a potential consequence. The structure is typically used to express a warning or a potential negative outcome.

Sample sentences

这项政策可能会引发社会问题，需要慎重考虑。

This policy may cause social problems, requiring careful consideration.

不负责任的言论很可能引发社会问题。

Irresponsible remarks are very likely to cause social problems.

如果不能妥善处理，这种矛盾可能引发社会问题。

If not handled properly, this conflict may cause social problems.

Quick facts

composition:Each component contributes directly to the overall meaning: 可能 (possibility), 引发 (action of causing), 社会问题 (the specific negative outcome). It's a common construction in formal and journalistic Chinese to discuss potential societal risks.

Often used with

可能带来负面影响 (may bring negative impacts)

可能导致严重后果 (may lead to serious consequences)

可能加剧矛盾 (may intensify conflicts)

可能造成经济损失 (may cause economic losses)

可能损害公众利益 (may harm public interests)

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Example

这项政策可能会引发社会问题，需要慎重考虑。

This policy may cause social problems, requiring careful consideration.

不负责任的言论很可能引发社会问题。

Irresponsible remarks are very likely to cause social problems.