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

困难造就了他坚强的性格。

Kùnnán zàojiù le tā jiānqiáng de xìnggé.

Hardship forged his strong character.

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.

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