Chinese
zuòwéi
Meaning: conduct; deed; to act as; as
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Handwriting

作為
作
為
作为
作
为

Example sentences

As a doctor, saving lives is his duty.
這家工廠以前使用煤炭作為燃料。
这家工厂以前使用煤炭作为燃料。
This factory used to use coal as fuel.
我送給他一盒精美的巧克力作為生日禮物。
我送给他一盒精美的巧克力作为生日礼物。
I gave him a box of exquisite chocolates as a birthday gift.
他作為地主,熱情地招待了我們。
他作为地主,热情地招待了我们。
As the host, he warmly entertained us.
作為人民的公僕,我們應該全心全意為公眾服務。
作为人民的公仆,我们应该全心全意为公众服务。
As public servants, we should serve the public with all our hearts.
作為領導者,需要具備駕馭複雜局勢的能力。
作为领导者,需要具备驾驭复杂局势的能力。
As a leader, one needs to have the ability to control complex situations.
作為一名領導者,必須具備寬廣的胸懷。
作为一名领导者,必须具备宽广的胸怀。
As a leader, one must have a broad mind.
作為一名軍人,他始終忠於自己的國家。
作为一名军人,他始终忠于自己的国家。
As a soldier, he is always loyal to his country.
作為東道主,他熱情地歡迎了客人。
作为东道主,他热情地欢迎了客人。
As the host, he warmly welcomed the guests.
他每個月都會存一部分工資作為生活費。
他每个月都会存一部分工资作为生活费。
He saves a portion of his salary every month for living expenses.

Usage Notes

Can mean 'action/conduct' or 'to act as/in the capacity of'.

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