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Expressing 'controversy' with 争议 (zhēngyì)
Connecting Ideas
Structure
饱受 / 引起 + 争议
Explanation
争议 (zhēngyì) is a noun meaning "controversy" or "dispute," referring to a matter on which people hold differing opinions. It is frequently paired with verbs like 饱受 (suffer from), 引起 (cause), or 存在 (exist). It is common in news and formal writing to describe debated topics.
Examples
这项政策引起了很大的争议。
Zhè xiàng zhèngcè yǐnqǐ le hěn dà de zhēngyì.
This policy has caused a great deal of controversy.
关于这个话题，网上存在不少争议。
Guānyú zhè gè huàtí, wǎng shàng cúnzài bù shǎo zhēngyì.
There is quite a bit of controversy online about this topic.
这部电影上映后争议不断。
Zhè bù diànyǐng shàngyìng hòu zhēngyì bùduàn.
This movie has been mired in controversy since its release.