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    Expressing "impact" or "strike" with 冲击 (chōngjī)

    Actions & Events
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    对 + Object + 造成 + 冲击

    Explanation

    The verb 冲击 (chōngjī) means "to impact," "to strike," or "to deal a blow to." It is often used figuratively to describe a strong effect on something like the economy or society. For example, 对经济造成冲击 means "cause an impact on the economy."

    Examples

    • 这次疫情对全球经济造成了巨大的冲击。

      Zhè cì yìqíng duì quánqiú jīngjì zàochéng le jùdà de chōngjī.

      This pandemic has caused a huge impact on the global economy.

    • 新技术的出现冲击了传统行业。

      Xīn jìshù de chūxiàn chōngjī le chuántǒng hángyè.

      The emergence of new technology has disrupted traditional industries.

    • 这个消息对她的心理冲击非常大。

      Zhège xiāoxi duì tā de xīnlǐ chōngjī fēicháng dà.

      This news had an enormous psychological impact on her.

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