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Definition
An invention; a newly created object, technology, or method.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the creation of something new or a technological breakthrough. While it functions as a noun, it is also frequently used as a verb meaning to invent. It carries a sense of ingenuity and is often associated with scientific or practical progress.
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This invention is really convenient.
Which invention do you think is the greatest?
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Common mistake
Avoid using it for simple DIY projects or minor adjustments to existing items, as it implies a significant level of innovation or novelty. It is not interchangeable with 發現, which means to discover something that already existed.
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