使 shǐ
使（shǐ）means “cause/make: formal causative 使”. 使 is a written-style causative: 使 + object + adjective/verb means something causes the object to become or feel a certain way (This matter makes me very sad). Formation: 使 + 对象 + 形容词/动词（书面）
cause/make: formal causative 使
HSK4Formation
使 + 对象 + 形容词/动词（书面）
Explanation
使 is a written-style causative: 使 + object + adjective/verb means something causes the object to become or feel a certain way (This matter makes me very sad). The subject is often an event or thing rather than a person. It is more formal than 让.
Examples
Note
Written/formal; the subject is usually a thing or situation. Cf. spoken 让/叫.
FAQ
使 — what does it mean and how is it used?
cause/make: formal causative 使. 使 is a written-style causative: 使 + object + adjective/verb means something causes the object to become or feel a certain way (This matter makes me very sad). The subject is often an event or thing rather than a person. It is more formal than 让.
使 — how do you form it?
使 + 对象 + 形容词/动词（书面）
使 — any usage notes?
Written/formal; the subject is usually a thing or situation. Cf. spoken 让/叫.