造就

zàojiù

verb HSK 7-9 #9,553

Meanings

1 to create; to bring about; to give rise to
2 to train; to cultivate (talent)
3 accomplishment; achievement (noun usage)

Characters

to make; to create; to build

to accomplish; to achieve; then

Examples

HSK 3

困难造就了他坚强的性格。

Kùnnán zàojiù le tā jiānqiáng de xìnggé.

Hardship forged his strong character.

HSK 3

这所学校造就了许多人才。

Zhè suǒ xuéxiào zàojiù le xǔduō réncái.

This school has cultivated many talented people.

HSK 6

时代造就英雄。

Shídài zàojiù yīngxióng.

The times create heroes.

Tips

usage

造就 implies that something significant or admirable was produced through effort or circumstances. It's more elevated than 创造 (chuàngzào, to create) - use 造就 when emphasizing the shaping or molding of people, character, or achievements.

Stroke Order

造 zào

就 jiù