引发了思考 (prompted reflection)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This phrase consists of the verb '引发 (yǐnfā)' meaning 'to trigger, to cause, to arouse', the aspect particle '了 (le)' indicating completion or a past event, and the noun '思考 (sīkǎo)' meaning 'thought, reflection'. Together, it describes an event or situation that has led to a process of thinking or reflection.
Sample sentences
这部电影的结局引发了思考。
The ending of this movie prompted reflection.
他的演讲引发了听众对未来的深入思考。
His speech prompted the audience to deeply reflect on the future.
这个社会问题再次引发了思考：我们能做些什么？
This social issue once again prompted reflection: what can we do?
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Example
这部电影的结局引发了思考。
The ending of this movie prompted reflection.
他的演讲引发了听众对未来的深入思考。
His speech prompted the audience to deeply reflect on the future.
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