Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
作
zuò
Description
“作”的意思是做或者制作东西，比如写文章、画画、唱歌。
The meaning of "作" is to do or make things, such as writing articles, painting, or singing.
它也常常和别的字一起用，比如“工作”和“作业”。
It is also often used together with other characters, such as in "工作" (work) and "作业" (homework).
Meanings
作zuò
to do; to make; to engage in
他在家里作了很多菜。
He cooked many dishes at home.
作zuò
to write or create (a work)
这首歌是他作的。
He composed this song.
作zuò
to act as; to serve as; to regard as
我们把这里作为家。
We take this place as home.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
作 is more formal/written; 做 is used for everyday concrete actions.
- Etymology
original sense 'to rise, to start,' extended to 'make, create.'
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