Chinese

zuò
Meaning: to do; to make
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

做

Example sentences

She likes making cakes.
這樣做就能做出名堂。
这样做就能做出名堂。
Doing it this way will lead to success.
你在做什麼?
你在做什么?
What are you doing?
這枚戒指是用純金做的。
这枚戒指是用纯金做的。
This ring is made of pure gold.
母親親手做了一頓豐盛的晚餐。
母亲亲手做了一顿丰盛的晚餐。
Mother personally prepared a sumptuous dinner.
只要持之以恆地做下去,一定會成功。
只要持之以恒地做下去,一定会成功。
As long as you keep doing it with perseverance, you will definitely succeed.
印刷術的發明對人類文明做出了偉大的貢獻。
印刷术的发明对人类文明做出了伟大的贡献。
The invention of printing made a great contribution to human civilization.
醫生替他做了一次健康檢查。
医生替他做了一次健康检查。
The doctor gave him a health checkup.
出國旅遊前必須做好充分的準備。
出国旅游前必须做好充分的准备。
You must make sufficient preparations before traveling abroad.
這樣做可以省很多時間。
这样做可以省很多时间。
Doing this can save a lot of time.

Usage Notes

General verb for doing or making things.

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