zuō

to do; to make; to write (in 作品)

1Stroke Order Animation

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2Readings & Meanings

  • zuōworker; workshop; (slang) troublesome
  • zuòto do; to grow; to write or compose

3Structure

Left-right structure左右结构

is built from 2 parts.

4Common Words with

作东zuò dōng

to host (a dinner); to treat

作息zuò xī

work and rest; daily routine

写作xiě zuò

writing; to write

作业zuò yè

homework; assignment

作品zuò pǐn

work (of art, literature)

作用zuò yòng

function; role; effect

5Example Sentences

他正在做作业。

tā zhèng zài zuò zuò yè。

He is doing his homework.

这本书的作者很有名。

zhè běn shū de zuò zhě hěn yǒu míng。

The author of this book is very famous.

老师教我们做这个动作。

lǎo shī jiào wǒ mén zuò zhè gè dòng zuò。

The teacher taught us to do this movement.

他跳舞的动作很好看。

tā tiào wǔ de dòng zuò hěn hǎo kàn。

His dance moves look great.

Other Characters Pronounced “zuo”