Today’s word of the day is 创 (chuàng) which means ‘to create’. Let’s practice making words, phrases, and sentences with 创 (chuàng).
创意 (chuàngyì) Creativity
The first word is 创意 (chuàngyì) which means ‘creativity’. Let’s look at each character of this word, 创 means ‘to create’ and 意 means ‘meaning’. A way of using it in a sentence is 这个广告展示了他们的创意和想象力。(Zhège guǎnggào zhǎnshìle tāmen de chuàngyì hé xiǎngxiànglì.) This advertisement showcases their creativity and imagination.
创业 (chuàngyè) To start a business
Another word we can create with 创 (chuàng) is 创业 (chuàngyè). This means ‘to start a business’. Let’s again look at each character of this word, 创 means ‘to create’ and 业 means business. A way of using it in a sentence is 我哥哥在华尔街创业，他的公司现在非常成功。(Wǒ gēge zài Huá'ěrjiē chuàngyè, tā de gōngsī xiànzài fēicháng chénggōng.) My brother started a business on Wall Street, and his company is now very successful.
创新 (chuàngxīn) Innovation
Finally, we can create the word 创新 (chuàngxīn) which means ‘innovation’. The 新 here means ‘new’. A way of using it in a sentence is 这家公司致力于创新科技和产品。(Zhè jiā gōngsī zhìlì yú chuàngxīn kējì hé chǎnpǐn.) This company is dedicated to innovation in technology and products.