导致
To make something happen, usually something bad. A key word for analyzing cause and effect in IELTS essays.
Examples
3 of 5粗心大意往往会导致错误。
Carelessness often leads to mistakes.
人口增长过快会导致资源短缺。
Rapid population growth will lead to resource shortages.
就是因为他，才导致了这次失败。
It was because of him that this failure was caused.
Word Family
Memory Tip
导 (dǎo) means to guide/lead; 致 (zhì) means to cause or reach. It means 'guiding toward a result'.
Quick Quiz
不健康的饮食习惯可能会___严重的疾病。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 导致
Examples
粗心大意往往会导致错误。
everydayCarelessness often leads to mistakes.
人口增长过快会导致资源短缺。
formalRapid population growth will lead to resource shortages.
就是因为他，才导致了这次失败。
informalIt was because of him that this failure was caused.
这种化学反应会导致温度升高。
academicThis chemical reaction leads to a rise in temperature.
管理不善导致了公司破产。
businessPoor management led to the company's bankruptcy.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
可能导致
may lead to
进而导致
and then lead to
导致冲突
lead to conflict
Often Confused With
They are very similar, but 导致 is slightly more formal and frequently points to a logical sequence of events.
Usage Notes
Usually followed by a negative or neutral outcome, rarely a positive one.
Common Mistakes
Using 导致 for positive outcomes like '导致成功' (which sounds strange; use '促成' or '带来' instead).
Memory Tip
导 (dǎo) means to guide/lead; 致 (zhì) means to cause or reach. It means 'guiding toward a result'.
Word Origin
导 (to lead/guide) + 致 (to cause/bring about).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
不健康的饮食习惯可能会___严重的疾病。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 导致
Related Grammar Rules
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