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造

zào

Description

“造”是“做”或“制作”东西的意思。

"造" means to make or create something.

我们常说“造车”、“造房子”,也可以说“制造”。

We often say "造车" (make cars), "造房子" (build houses), and can also say "制造" (manufacture).

Meanings

造zào

to make; to build; to manufacture

这家工厂造汽车。

This factory makes cars.

造zào

to make up; to invent (a story or lie)

他造了一个假消息。

He fabricated a false message.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    originally meaning 'to reach/arrive', now mainly 'to make, build'.

  • Nuance

    often forms compounds like 制造, 创造, 建造 rather than standing alone.

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