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    Expressing invention with 发明 (fāmíng)

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    Explanation

    发明 (fāmíng) is a verb meaning "to invent" or "to create something new." It refers to the act of devising a novel product, method, or idea for the first time. China's "Four Great Inventions" (四大发明) are among the most famous examples associated with this word.

    Examples

    • 他花了三年时间发明了这个新产品。

      Tā huā le sān nián shíjiān fāmíng le zhège xīn chǎnpǐn.

      He spent three years inventing this new product.

    • 中国人发明了造纸术和印刷术。

      Zhōngguó rén fāmíng le zàozhǐshù hé yìnshuāshù.

      The Chinese invented papermaking and printing.

    • 谁发明了这么好用的工具？

      Shéi fāmíng le zhème hǎoyòng de gōngjù?

      Who invented such a useful tool?

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