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    The Verb 影响 (yǐngxiǎng): To Influence

    Actions & Events
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    Subject + 影响 + Object

    Explanation

    影响 (yǐngxiǎng) is a Chinese verb and noun meaning "to influence" or "influence." It is used to describe the effect or impact one thing has on another, and is common in both spoken and written Chinese across formal and informal contexts.

    Examples

    • 父母的行为会影响孩子的成长。

      Fùmǔ de xíngwéi huì yǐngxiǎng háizi de chéngzhǎng.

      Parents' behavior can influence their children's development.

    • 天气变化对农业有很大的影响。

      Tiānqì biànhuà duì nóngyè yǒu hěn dà de yǐngxiǎng.

      Changes in weather have a big impact on agriculture.

    • 别让坏情绪影响你的工作。

      Bié ràng huài qíngxù yǐngxiǎng nǐ de gōngzuò.

      Don't let bad emotions affect your work.

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