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引发不满 (arouse discontent)

Grammar & Usage

verb phrase / fixed expression

neutral / formal

How it works

This phrase consists of the verb '引发' (to trigger, to cause, to arouse) and the noun '不满' (discontent, dissatisfaction). It functions as a transitive verb phrase, where '引发' acts upon '不满', meaning to bring forth or create a state of dissatisfaction. It is often used to describe actions, policies, or events that lead to public or group dissatisfaction.

Sample sentences

这项新政策可能会引发民众强烈不满。

This new policy might arouse strong public discontent.

公司突然宣布裁员，引发了员工的普遍不满。

The company's sudden announcement of layoffs provoked widespread dissatisfaction among employees.

他的言论在社交媒体上引发了广泛不满。

His remarks caused widespread discontent on social media.

Quick facts

composition:The verb '引发' implies a cause-and-effect relationship, while '不满' is a strong negative emotion indicating disagreement or displeasure. The combination emphasizes the act of creating or escalating dissatisfaction.

usage_context:Commonly used in news reports, political commentary, and formal discussions to describe reactions to policies, decisions, or social issues.

Often used with

引发争议 (arouse controversy)

引发关注 (attract attention)

引发恐慌 (cause panic)

引发骚乱 (trigger unrest)

激起不满 (arouse discontent, more active)

导致不满 (lead to dissatisfaction)

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Example

这项新政策可能会引发民众强烈不满。

This new policy might arouse strong public discontent.

公司突然宣布裁员，引发了员工的普遍不满。

The company's sudden announcement of layoffs provoked widespread dissatisfaction among employees.