No. 2,753 in Chinese
发明
"Invention."
In a sentence
他发明了一种新型机器。
He invented a new type of machine.
In this sentence, '发明' is used as a verb meaning 'to invent'.
这个发明改变了人们的生活。
This invention changed people's lives.
Here, '发明' is a noun meaning 'an invention'.
发明和创新是科技发展的关键。
Invention and innovation are key to technological advancement.
In this context, '发明' is part of a broader conceptual pair, emphasizing its role as an essential aspect of progress.
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