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    Expressing 'to set a record' with 创下 (chuàngxià)

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    Structure

    创下 + Noun (record/milestone)

    Explanation

    创下 (chuàngxià) means 'to set' or 'to establish' a record and is used when someone achieves a new high or milestone. It combines 创 (to create) with the resultative complement 下 (down/to fix in place). It is typically followed by a noun describing the record set.

    Examples

    • 她在比赛中创下了新的世界纪录。

      tā zài bǐsài zhōng chuàngxiàle xīn de shìjiè jìlù.

      She set a new world record in the competition.

    • 这家公司去年创下了销售额的历史新高。

      zhè jiā gōngsī qùnián chuàngxiàle xiāoshòu é de lìshǐ xīn gāo.

      This company set a new historical high in sales last year.

    • 他一个月内创下了三项全国纪录。

      tā yí gè yuè nèi chuàngxiàle sān xiàng quánguó jìlù.

      He set three national records within one month.

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