This is the 7314th most frequent Chinese word.
肇事
To cause an accident or trouble.
The word '肇事' here is used to indicate 'causing an accident or troublesome situation,' and it's part of the phrase '肇事逃逸' which specifically refers to 'hit-and-run' situations.
今天早晨发生了一起肇事逃逸案件。
This morning, a hit-and-run incident occurred.
In this sentence, '肇事' describes the driver who caused an accident, indicating accountability in a legal or investigative context.
警方正在调查肇事司机的身份。
The police are investigating the identity of the driver responsible for causing the accident.
Here, '肇事者' refers to an individual who is responsible for causing an accident, emphasizing the role or responsibility in the event.