Chinese
dàngzuò
Meaning: to treat as; to regard as
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

我把他當作最好的朋友。
我把他当作最好的朋友。
I treat him as my best friend.
雖然他不是親哥哥,但我們都把他當作大哥一樣尊敬。
Although he is not our biological brother, we all respect him like a big brother.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate how someone or something is viewed or treated.

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