引起

yǐnqǐ

to give rise to; to lead to; to cause; to arouse

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  • 吸引xīyǐnto attractB4
  • 引进yǐnjìnto recommendB5
  • yǐnto draw (e.g. a bow)B6
  • 引导yǐndǎoto guideB6
  • 引发yǐnfāto lead toB6
  • 引入yǐnrùto draw intoB6
  • 引荐yǐnjiànto recommend sbB7

See it in sentences

他的话引起了大家的注意。

His words drew everyone's attention.

冷空气引起了感冒。

The cold air brought on a cold.