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此举引发争议 (this action triggered controversy)

Grammar & Usage

phrase

neutral to formal

How it works

This phrase is a declarative statement or a predicate within a larger sentence. '此举' (this action/move) functions as the subject, while '引发争议' (triggered controversy) serves as the predicate. It describes an event or action that has led to public debate or disagreement.

Sample sentences

政府颁布的新政策，此举引发了社会各界的广泛争议。

The new policy promulgated by the government, this action triggered widespread controversy from all sectors of society.

公司突然改变福利待遇，此举引发员工不满。

The company suddenly changed its welfare benefits; this action triggered employee dissatisfaction.

他公开发表不当言论，此举引发公众强烈谴责。

He publicly made inappropriate remarks; this action triggered strong public condemnation.

Quick facts

structure:Subject (此举) + Verb (引发) + Object (争议). '此' (cǐ) is a formal demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this', often used in written or formal contexts. '举' (jǔ) means 'move' or 'action'.

usage_context:Commonly found in news reports, official statements, and academic discussions when reporting on events that have generated public debate.

Often used with

此举引起关注 (This action attracted attention)

此举受到批评 (This action received criticism)

此举获得支持 (This action gained support)

此举引发热议 (This action sparked heated discussion)

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Example

政府颁布的新政策，此举引发了社会各界的广泛争议。

The new policy promulgated by the government, this action triggered widespread controversy from all sectors of society.

公司突然改变福利待遇，此举引发员工不满。

The company suddenly changed its welfare benefits; this action triggered employee dissatisfaction.