This is the 2753rd most frequent Chinese word.
发明
"Invention."
In this sentence, '发明' is used as a verb meaning 'to invent'.
他发明了一种新型机器。
He invented a new type of machine.
Here, '发明' is a noun meaning 'an invention'.
这个发明改变了人们的生活。
This invention changed people's lives.
In this context, '发明' is part of a broader conceptual pair, emphasizing its role as an essential aspect of progress.