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    Expressing 'develop' with 开发 (kāifā)

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    Structure

    Subject + 开发 + 了 + Object

    Explanation

    开发 (kāifā) means "to develop" or "to create," often used when talking about inventing new products, methods, or technologies. It implies a process of exploration and innovation. It can also mean to develop land, resources, or software.

    Examples

    • 这家公司最近开发了一款新的手机应用。

      Zhè jiā gōngsī zuìjìn kāifā le yī kuǎn xīn de shǒujī yìngyòng.

      This company recently developed a new mobile app.

    • 科学家正在开发更环保的能源技术。

      Kēxuéjiā zhèngzài kāifā gèng huánbǎo de néngyuán jìshù.

      Scientists are developing more environmentally friendly energy technologies.

    • 他们花了两年时间开发这个软件。

      Tāmen huā le liǎng nián shíjiān kāifā zhè gè ruǎnjiàn.

      They spent two years developing this software.

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