kau3 sing4構成构成

Jyutpingkau3 sing4

Yalekau sìhng

動詞Common

Definition

To cause, constitute, form, or pose, often with a negative effect.

to cause or lead to, often resulting in a negative effect
to constitute, form, construct, or make up

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How it's used

Focuses on the creation of a negative or serious outcome, such as a threat, pressure, or legal violation. It is a formal term often found in news reports, legal contexts, or serious discussions rather than casual conversation. When used in everyday speech, it sounds quite academic or stern.

Examples

le1呢gin2件si6事deoi3對ngo5我kau3構sing4成hou2好daai6大aat3壓lik6力。

This matter imposes a lot of pressure on me.

keoi5佢koi3嘅hang4行wai4為wui2會m4唔wui2會kau3構sing4成faan6犯zeoi6罪aa1呀？

Will his behavior constitute a crime?

Common phrases

kau3構sing4成wai1威hip3脅

to pose a threat

kau3構sing4成jing2影hoeng2響

to have an impact

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe physical construction or assembly, as it is strictly for abstract concepts like consequences or threats. Use 砌 or 建立 for physical objects instead.