造就 zàojiù to bring up
to bring up; to train; to contribute to; achievements (usually of young people)
How to remember 造就: 造 to build + 就 right away = to bring up.
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How it is used
- 'To produce / shape (talented people or a situation)' - 时代造就英雄 (shídài zàojiù yīngxióng) the times make heroes.
- Formal and positive; the object is usually people (talent, a generation) or achievements. 造就人才 cultivate talent.
- Distinguish from 成就 (chéngjiù, an achievement / to accomplish); 造就 is bringing others/conditions into being.