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引起广泛争议 (yǐn qǐ guǎng fàn zhēng yì - caused widespread controversy)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase functions as a predicate, typically following a subject that is the cause of the controversy. It uses the verb-complement structure '引起' (to cause/arouse) followed by the object '广泛争议' (widespread controversy), which itself is an adjective-noun phrase. It describes an event, statement, or action that has generated significant public disagreement or debate.

Sample sentences

这项新政策在社会上引起了广泛争议。

This new policy caused widespread controversy in society.

他的言论再次引起广泛争议，导致了激烈的讨论。

His remarks once again caused widespread controversy, leading to heated discussions.

这部电影因其敏感主题而引起广泛争议。

This film caused widespread controversy due to its sensitive themes.

Quick facts

structure:Verb (引起) + Adjective (广泛) + Noun (争议). '引起' implies initiating or bringing about, while '广泛' emphasizes the breadth of the controversy. This structure is common for describing the generation of reactions or situations.

Often used with

引发争议 (yǐnfā zhēngyì - to trigger controversy)

社会争议 (shèhuì zhēngyì - social controversy)

巨大的争议 (jùdà de zhēngyì - huge controversy)

备受争议 (bèi shòu zhēngyì - highly controversial)

成为争议焦点 (chéngwéi zhēngyì jiāodiǎn - to become the focus of controversy)

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Example

这项新政策在社会上引起了广泛争议。

This new policy caused widespread controversy in society.

他的言论再次引起广泛争议，导致了激烈的讨论。

His remarks once again caused widespread controversy, leading to heated discussions.