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    Using 营造 (yíngzào) to express "to create" or "to build"

    Actions & Events
    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    营造 + (出) + Object (atmosphere, environment)

    Explanation

    营造 (yíngzào) means "to create," "to build," or "to construct" and is often used for creating intangible things like atmospheres, environments, or impressions. It conveys deliberate, purposeful creation and is more formal than 创造.

    Examples

    • 学校努力营造良好的学习环境。

      Xuéxiào nǔlì yíngzào liánghǎo de xuéxí huánjìng.

      The school strives to create a good learning environment.

    • 灯光和音乐营造出浪漫的气氛。

      Dēngguāng hé yīnyuè yíngzào chū làngmàn de qìfēn.

      The lighting and music created a romantic atmosphere.

    • 他们想营造一种轻松愉快的工作氛围。

      Tāmen xiǎng yíngzào yī zhǒng qīngsōng yúkuài de gōngzuò fēnwéi.

      They want to create a relaxed and pleasant work atmosphere.

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