Chinese
zhìzuò
Meaning: to make; to produce; to create
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

製作
製
作
制作
制
作

Example sentences

He made this gift with his own hands.
這家店專門賣手工製作的皮鞋。
这家店专门卖手工制作的皮鞋。
This shop specializes in selling handmade leather shoes.
棉花可以用來製作柔軟的衣服。
棉花可以用来制作柔软的衣服。
Cotton can be used to make soft clothes.
麵粉是製作麵包的主要原料。
面粉是制作面包的主要原料。
Flour is the main raw material for making bread.
老師帶領學生參觀製作陶瓷的古窯。
老师带领学生参观制作陶瓷的古窑。
The teacher led the students to visit an ancient kiln for making ceramics.
師傅正在廚房裡用力地揉著麵團,準備製作新鮮的麵包。
师傅正在厨房里用力地揉著面团,准备制作新鲜的面包。
The master is kneading the dough in the kitchen, preparing to make fresh bread.

Usage Notes

Refers to making or creating something, often implying craftsmanship or artistic creation.

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