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    这引发了一个问题。

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase is a complete declarative sentence. '这' (zhè) is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this'. '引发' (yǐnfā) is a verb meaning 'to trigger', 'to provoke', or 'to cause'. '了' (le) is a perfective aspect marker indicating the completion or occurrence of an action. '一个问题' (yī ge wèntí) means 'a question' or 'a problem', functioning as the object of '引发'.

    Sample sentences

    你刚才的说法，这引发了一个问题。

    What you just said, this raises a question.

    数据不一致，这引发了一个问题：我们应该相信哪个版本？

    The data is inconsistent; this raises a question: which version should we trust?

    新政策的实施，这引发了一个问题，即如何平衡发展与环境保护。

    The implementation of the new policy, this raises a question, namely how to balance development and environmental protection.

    Quick facts

    structure:Subject (这) + Verb (引发) + Aspect Marker (了) + Object (一个问题)
    usage_context:Used to introduce a consequence, a further inquiry, or an issue stemming from a previously mentioned situation or statement.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    你刚才的说法，这引发了一个问题。

    What you just said, this raises a question.

    数据不一致，这引发了一个问题：我们应该相信哪个版本？

    The data is inconsistent; this raises a question: which version should we trust?

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