Meaning of yǐn fā:
引发
to lead to; to trigger; to initiate; to cause; to evoke (emotions)
Zhè chǎng dà yǔ kěnéng huì yǐnfā hóngshuǐ.
这场大雨可能会引发洪水。
This heavy rain may lead to flooding.
Zhè cì de dìzhèn yǐnfā le dà guīmó de jiùyuán xíngdòng.
这次的地震引发了大规模的救援行动。
The earthquake triggered a large-scale rescue operation.
Tīng dào huài xiāo xī hòu, tā de kū qì yǐn fā le qí tā rén de guān zhù.
听到坏消息后,她的哭泣引发了其他人的关注。
After hearing the bad news, her crying initiated concern from others.
Zhè chǎng diànyǐng yǐnfā le guānzhòng de rèliè tǎolùn.
这场电影引发了观众的热烈讨论。
The movie caused a heated discussion among the audience.
Zhè shǒu gēqǔ nénggòu yǐnfā qiángliè de qínggǎn.
这首歌曲能够引发强烈的情感。
This song can evoke intense emotions.