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创始人

chuangshiren

§ What does it mean and when do people use it?

DEFINITION
创始人 (chuàng shǐ rén) means 'founder' or 'originator'. It’s used to refer to the person or people who established an organization, company, institution, or even a particular idea or movement. Think of it as the person who 'started' something significant.

This word is super common in business and historical contexts. You'll hear it a lot when discussing startups, large corporations, non-profit organizations, and even historical figures who founded empires or philosophical schools. It carries a sense of respect and acknowledgment for the initial vision and effort required to bring something into existence.

When you're talking about a new company, the 'founder' is the person who got it all going. If you're discussing a university, the 'founder' is the one who established it. It’s not just about starting a small project; it implies a more substantial and lasting creation.

Let's look at some examples to see how it's used in real Chinese:

他是这家公司的创始人

This translates to: He is the founder of this company. (他是 - He is; 这家公司 - this company's)

苹果公司的创始人是史蒂夫·乔布斯。

This means: The founder of Apple company is Steve Jobs. (苹果公司 - Apple company; 是 - is; 史蒂夫·乔布斯 - Steve Jobs)

You can also use it in a more general sense, not just for businesses:

他是这个慈善机构的创始人

Translation: He is the founder of this charity organization. (这个慈善机构 - this charity organization)

Another important thing to note is the components of the word itself. 创 (chuàng) means 'to create' or 'to establish'. 始 (shǐ) means 'beginning' or 'start'. 人 (rén) means 'person'. So, literally, it's the 'person who creates the beginning'. This breakdown helps you remember the meaning.

You might also encounter situations where someone is the 'co-founder'. In Chinese, you can say 联合创始人 (liánhé chuàngshǐrén), where 联合 (liánhé) means 'united' or 'joint'.

她是一位成功的科技公司创始人

Meaning: She is a successful tech company founder. (她是一位 - She is a; 成功的 - successful; 科技公司 - tech company)

It's essential to use 创始人 when the role is about establishing something from scratch, rather than just leading or managing an existing entity. For instance, a CEO (首席执行官 - shǒuxí zhíxíngguān) manages a company, but might not be its founder.

  • When to use it:

    • Referring to the person who started a business or company.
    • Talking about someone who established a non-profit or charitable organization.
    • Discussing historical figures who founded dynasties, schools of thought, or movements.
  • When NOT to confuse it with:

    • Manager (经理 - jīnglǐ): A manager runs daily operations.
    • CEO (首席执行官 - shǒuxí zhíxíngguān): A CEO leads the company but didn't necessarily start it.
    • Director (董事 - dǒngshì): A director is on the board, but not necessarily the originator.

So, next time you're reading a news article about a startup or a biography of a historical figure, keep an eye out for 创始人. It’s a key vocabulary word for understanding who built what, and why it matters.

How Formal Is It?

औपचारिक

"公司的创始人是一位非常有远见的企业家。(Gōngsī de chuàngshǐrén shì yī wèi fēicháng yǒu yuǎnjiàn de qǐyèjiā.) - The company's founder is a very visionary entrepreneur."

तटस्थ

"他是我们学校的创始人之一。(Tā shì wǒmen xuéxiào de chuàngshǐrén zhī yī.) - He is one of the founders of our school."

अनौपचारिक

"这个软件的创始人太厉害了!(Zhège ruǎnjiàn de chuàngshǐrén tài lìhài le!) - The founder of this software is really amazing!"

Child friendly

"故事书里的创始人创造了一个神奇的世界。(Gùshì shū lǐ de chuàngshǐrén chuàngzào le yīgè shénqí de shìjiè.) - The founder in the storybook created a magical world."

बोलचाल

"(While 创始人 isn't typically used in slang, you might hear a more casual, general term like '大佬 (dà lǎo)' or '老大 (lǎo dà)' referring to a 'big boss' or 'leader' who could also be a founder, but it doesn't directly translate to 'founder'.)"

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /ˈtʃwæŋʂɤɻɛn/
US /ˈtʃwɑŋʂɤɻɛn/
chuáng-shī-rén
तुकबंदी
none
आम गलतियाँ
  • Incorrect tone on 'chuáng'
  • Not differentiating 'shī' and 'rén' clearly

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Nouns can be modified by adjectives before them. For example, '一位成功的创始人' (a successful founder).

他是一位成功的创始人。 (He is a successful founder.)

Possessive marker '的' (de) can connect '创始人' with a preceding noun or pronoun to show possession. For example, '公司的创始人' (the company's founder).

她是这家公司的创始人。 (She is the founder of this company.)

'创始人' can be the subject of a sentence. For example, '创始人很年轻' (The founder is very young).

创始人很年轻。 (The founder is very young.)

'创始人' can be the object of a verb. For example, '他们采访了创始人' (They interviewed the founder).

他们采访了创始人。 (They interviewed the founder.)

It can be used in apposition to further define a person. For example, '张先生,公司的创始人,今天发言。' (Mr. Zhang, the founder of the company, spoke today.)

张先生,公司的创始人,今天发言。 (Mr. Zhang, the founder of the company, spoke today.)

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

1

公司创始人马云,白手起家,如今已是国际知名的企业家。

The company's founder, Jack Ma, started from scratch and is now an internationally renowned entrepreneur.

Emphasis on the founder's journey and current status.

2

这位诺贝尔奖得主不仅是位杰出的科学家,也是该研究机构的创始人之一。

This Nobel laureate is not only an outstanding scientist but also one of the founders of this research institution.

Highlights multiple roles of the founder.

3

学校的创始人希望通过教育改变贫困地区的命运。

The founder of the school hoped to change the destiny of impoverished areas through education.

Focuses on the founder's vision or aspiration.

4

许多初创公司的创始人都是年轻有为的大学生。

Many founders of start-up companies are young and promising university students.

Describes a common characteristic of founders in a specific context.

5

我们追溯了品牌的历史,了解了其创始人的故事。

We traced the brand's history and learned about the story of its founder.

Indicates exploring the origins and the person behind them.

6

作为公司的创始人,她对企业的未来发展有着清晰的规划。

As the founder of the company, she has a clear plan for the future development of the enterprise.

Emphasizes the founder's responsibility and foresight.

7

这部电影讲述了一个传奇乐队创始人的坎坷人生。

This movie tells the story of the turbulent life of a legendary band's founder.

Used in the context of a biographical narrative.

8

这家慈善机构的创始人倾尽所有,只为帮助更多需要的人。

The founder of this charity gave everything, just to help more people in need.

Illustrates the dedication and selflessness of a founder.

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

Use 创始人 (chuàng shǐ rén) to refer to the founder of a company, organization, or even a concept. It's a formal and respectful term. For example, 他是一家科技公司的创始人。 (Tā shì yī jiā kē jì gōng sī de chuàng shǐ rén.) - He is the founder of a technology company.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

A common mistake is confusing it with 创建者 (chuàng jiàn zhě). While both relate to creation, 创始人 specifically refers to the initial person or people who establish something, often implying leadership and vision. 创建者 can be broader and refer to anyone involved in building or setting up something. Another mistake is using it for the founder of a family, where 祖先 (zǔ xiān) or 始祖 (shǐ zǔ) would be more appropriate.

सुझाव

Core Meaning

The most common meaning of 创始人 (chuàngshǐrén) is founder, especially of a company, organization, or movement.

Breakdown the Characters

创始人 is made of three characters: 创 (chuàng) meaning to create or establish, 始 (shǐ) meaning to begin or start, and 人 (rén) meaning person. So, literally, a 'person who creates and starts'.

Using in Sentences

You can use it like '他是这家公司的创始人' (Tā shì zhè jiā gōngsī de chuàngshǐrén), meaning 'He is the founder of this company'.

Common Collocations

It often appears with words like 公司 (gōngsī, company), 组织 (zǔzhī, organization), or 品牌 (pǐnpái, brand).

Not for 'Inventor'

While related to creation, 创始人 is not typically used for someone who invents a new product or technology. For that, you'd use 发明家 (fāmíngjiā, inventor).

Respectful Term

It's a respectful term. When talking about someone who started something significant, using 创始人 shows recognition of their contribution.

Synonym Hint

In some informal contexts, you might hear 创办人 (chuàngbànrén) which also means founder, but 创始人 is more common and formal.

Practice with Examples

Try translating: '苹果公司的创始人是史蒂夫·乔布斯。' (Apple company's founder is Steve Jobs.)

Literary Use

In more literary or historical contexts, it can refer to the originator of a school of thought or a movement.

Opposite Concept

The opposite concept would be '继任者' (jìrènzhě), meaning successor.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Imagine a **chuàng shǐ rén** (founder) holding a '창' (chuang - window in Korean, similar sound) as they **shǐ** (start) their business. The 'chuàng' sounds like 'strong' and 'shǐ' sounds like 'she' so think of a strong woman founding a company.

दृश्य संबंध

Picture a person laying the very first brick of a large building. This person is the 'founder,' the one who initiated the construction. The building represents the company or organization they started.

Word Web

公司 (gōngsī) - company 企业 (qǐyè) - enterprise 建立 (jiànlì) - to establish 创建 (chuàngjiàn) - to found/create 领导者 (lǐngdǎozhě) - leader

चैलेंज

Think of a famous company or organization you know. Who is its 创始人 (chuàngshǐrén)? Try to form a simple sentence in Chinese describing them. For example: 马克·扎克伯格是Facebook的创始人。(Mǎkè Zākébógé shì Facebook de chuàngshǐrén.) - Mark Zuckerberg is the founder of Facebook.

खुद को परखो 42 सवाल

listening A1

He is the founder of the company.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 他是公司的创始人。
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening A1

Who is the founder of this school?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 这个学校的创始人是谁?
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening A1

She is a famous founder.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 她是一个著名的创始人。
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

他是我们的创始人。

Focus: 创 (chuàng)

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

你认识这个公司的创始人吗?

Focus: 人 (rén)

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

她是一位很棒的创始人。

Focus: 始 (shǐ)

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening A2

He is the founder of the company.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 他是公司的创始人。
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening A2

This founder is very famous.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 这位创始人很有名。
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening A2

I know the founder of this store.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 我认识这家商店的创始人。
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

他是公司的创始人。

Focus: 创 (chuàng)

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

这位创始人很有名。

Focus: 创 (chuàng)

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

我认识这家商店的创始人。

Focus: 创 (chuàng) 始 (shǐ)

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
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苹果公司的___是史蒂夫·乔布斯。

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 创始人

史蒂夫·乔布斯 (Steve Jobs) 是苹果公司的创始人。

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这个慈善机构的___是一位退休教师。

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 创始人

只有“创始人” (founder) 符合句意,指创立这个机构的人。

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他梦想成为一家成功公司的___。

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 创始人

句子表示他想成为公司的创办者,所以“创始人” (founder) 是正确答案。

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在商业世界里,许多___都是从零开始的。

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 创始人

“创始人” (founders) 通常从零开始建立公司。

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这家新咖啡馆的___是一个年轻人。

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 创始人

指创办咖啡馆的人,所以“创始人” (founder) 是最合适的词。

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我们正在寻找一位有远见的___来领导这个项目。

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 创始人

这句话意味着他们需要一个有创新和领导能力的人来启动项目,因此“创始人” (founder) 是正确的。

multiple choice B1

她是一位公司的____。

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 创始人

The sentence means 'She is a company's ___.' '创始人' (founder) fits best here.

multiple choice B1

亚马逊的____是谁?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 杰夫·贝佐斯

This question asks 'Who is the founder of Amazon?' Jeff Bezos is the correct answer.

multiple choice B1

这个新产品的____是我的朋友。

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 发明家

The sentence means 'The ___ of this new product is my friend.' While '创始人' specifically means 'founder' of an organization or movement, '发明家' (inventor) can be used to describe the 'originator' of a new product, which is a related meaning in the definition. In this context, '发明家' is the closest fit among the options given.

true false B1

只有男性才能成为公司的创始人。

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: गलत

Anyone can be a founder, regardless of gender.

true false B1

“创始人”指的是一个组织的最初创建者。

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: सही

This statement accurately defines '创始人' as the initial creator of an organization.

true false B1

一个公司的创始人通常在公司成立之后才加入。

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: गलत

A founder is typically involved from the beginning, before or at the very start of the company's establishment.

multiple choice B2

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: 他是这家公司的___。

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 创始人

The sentence means 'He is the founder of this company.' '创始人' (chuàngshǐrén) means founder. '员工' (yuángōng) means employee, '客户' (kèhù) means customer, and '经理' (jīnglǐ) means manager.

multiple choice B2

Which of the following roles is most likely to be described as a '创始人'?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 一位公司的早期投资者,参与了公司的创立

A founder (创始人) is someone who establishes an organization or institution. While a CEO manages a company, they are not necessarily the founder unless they were involved in its initial creation. An early investor who participated in the company's founding fits the description.

multiple choice B2

If someone is referred to as the '创始人' of a movement, what does that imply?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 他们发起了并建立了这项运动

'创始人' (chuàngshǐrén) means the originator or founder. Therefore, they are the one who started and established the movement, not just a member, promoter, or donor.

true false B2

一位公司的'创始人'通常是公司最初的创建者。 (A company's 'founder' is usually the company's original creator.)

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: सही

'创始人' (chuàngshǐrén) by definition refers to the person who establishes or originates something, such as a company.

true false B2

只有在商业领域,我们才可以使用'创始人'这个词。 (We can only use the word '创始人' in the business field.)

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: गलत

'创始人' (chuàngshǐrén) can be used in various contexts beyond business, such as the founder of a movement, an organization, or an institution.

true false B2

如果一个人是某项新技术的'创始人',意味着他是这项技术的发明者。 (If a person is the 'founder' of a new technology, it means he is the inventor of this technology.)

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: सही

When referring to technology, the '创始人' (chuàngshǐrén) would be the originator or inventor who brought the technology into existence.

multiple choice C1

哪句话中的“创始人”使用正确?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: B

“创始人”指的是创立公司、组织或机构的人。电影、歌曲和建筑通常有导演、作曲家和设计师,而不是创始人。

multiple choice C1

如果你要介绍一位新公司的创办者,你会用哪个词?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: B

“创始人”是创办公司、组织或机构的人最准确的称呼。

multiple choice C1

“这位科技巨头的创始人因其创新精神而受到全球赞誉。”这句话中的“创始人”指的是什么?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: D

这句话的语境表明“创始人”指的是建立并发展了一个大型科技公司的人。

true false C1

“创始人”只能用来指男性。

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: गलत

“创始人”是一个中性词,可以指男性也可以指女性。

true false C1

一个艺术团体的发起人也可以被称为“创始人”。

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: सही

是的,“创始人”可以用于创立各种组织,包括艺术团体。

true false C1

如果你是新开一家咖啡店,你就是这家咖啡店的“创始人”。

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: सही

是的,只要是你建立并开创了一个新的实体,你就是它的“创始人”。

sentence order C1

सेंटेंस बनाने के लिए नीचे शब्दों पर टैप करो
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 公司的 创始人 是一位 有远见的 企业家。

This sentence describes the company's founder as a visionary entrepreneur. The standard Chinese sentence structure places the descriptive phrases before the noun they modify.

sentence order C1

सेंटेंस बनाने के लिए नीचे शब्दों पर टैप करो
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 他 是 这家 著名 科技公司的 创始人。

This sentence identifies 'he' as the founder of a famous technology company. The order follows a typical subject-verb-object structure, with descriptive elements placed before the nouns.

sentence order C1

सेंटेंस बनाने के लिए नीचे शब्दों पर टैप करो
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 作为 一个 项目的 创始人,他 面临 了 许多 挑战。

This sentence introduces 'him' as the founder of a project and then states that he faced many challenges. The '作为 (as)' clause comes first, setting the context.

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