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引发争议的事件 (controversial incident)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This is a noun phrase constructed with a verb phrase acting as an adjective modifying a noun. '引发' (to cause, to trigger) + '争议' (dispute, controversy) forms '引发争议' (to cause controversy). The particle '的' acts as a possessive/attributive marker, linking '引发争议' to the head noun '事件' (incident/event), meaning 'an incident that causes controversy'.

Sample sentences

那起医疗事故成为了一件引发争议的事件。

That medical malpractice case became a controversial incident.

他的言论被视为引发争议的事件，引起了轩然大波。

His remarks were seen as a controversial incident, causing a huge uproar.

媒体广泛报道了这起引发争议的事件，要求相关部门给出解释。

The media widely reported this controversial incident, demanding explanations from relevant departments.

Quick facts

structure:Verb Phrase + 的 + Noun (VP + 的 + N)

usage_note:This phrase specifically refers to an event or incident that *generates* or *leads to* controversy, rather than merely being controversial in nature. The '引发' emphasizes the causative action.

Often used with

引发关注的事件 (incident that draws attention)

引发讨论的事件 (incident that sparks discussion)

引发社会反响的事件 (incident that causes social repercussions)

引发公众不满 (to cause public dissatisfaction)

一件争议事件 (a controversial incident)

争议性话题 (controversial topic)

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Example

那起医疗事故成为了一件引发争议的事件。

That medical malpractice case became a controversial incident.

他的言论被视为引发争议的事件，引起了轩然大波。

His remarks were seen as a controversial incident, causing a huge uproar.