做 | Chinese meaning

做【zuò】

HSK 1

to make; to produce
to write; to compose
to do; to engage in; to hold (a party etc)
(of a person) to be (an intermediary, a good student etc); to become (husband and wife, friends etc)
(of a thing) to serve as; to be used for
to assume (an air or manner)

Generated definitions (experimental)

to make; to produce

This meaning is used when creating or manufacturing something physically.

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She enjoys making handicrafts.

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This company produces high-end furniture.

to write; to compose

This meaning is used to refer to writing or composing something, such as a piece of literature.

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He often writes poetry.

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She composed a novel.

to do; to engage in; to hold (a party etc)

This meaning is used when talking about participating in an activity or hosting an event.

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Tomorrow we are going to engage in outdoor activities.

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They held a birthday party at this restaurant.

(of a person) to be (an intermediary, a good student etc); to become (husband and wife, friends etc)

This meaning is used to describe a role or status that a person takes on or becomes.

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She acts as the intermediary between them.

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They finally became husband and wife.

(of a thing) to serve as; to be used for

This meaning is used when talking about the function or purpose of a thing.

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This chair can be used for studying.

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This painting serves as a great decoration for the living room.

to assume (an air or manner)

This meaning is used when describing someone putting on a certain appearance or attitude.

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He always assumes a serious demeanor.