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引发争议 (yǐn fā zhēng yì) - cause controversy

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This is a verb-object fixed expression. '引发 (yǐn fā)' means 'to trigger, to cause, to arouse,' and '争议 (zhēng yì)' means 'controversy, dispute.' Together, they form a common expression indicating that something has led to a dispute or public disagreement.

Sample sentences

他的言论引发了广泛争议。

His remarks caused widespread controversy.

这项新政策可能引发社会争议。

This new policy might cause social controversy.

这部电影因其内容而引发了巨大的争议。

This film caused immense controversy due to its content.

Quick facts

etymology:引发 (yǐn fā) is a V-V compound meaning 'to lead to and issue forth'; 争议 (zhēng yì) is a N-N compound meaning 'to contend and to discuss/debate'.

Often used with

引起争议 (yǐn qǐ zhēng yì) - similar meaning, also 'cause controversy'

国际争议 (guó jì zhēng yì) - international dispute/controversy

陷入争议 (xiàn rù zhēng yì) - fall into controversy

化解争议 (huà jiě zhēng yì) - resolve a dispute/controversy

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Example

他的言论引发了广泛争议。

His remarks caused widespread controversy.

这项新政策可能引发社会争议。

This new policy might cause social controversy.