Common Meanings
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zuò做
To carry out or engage in work, tasks, or activities.
他每天都认真做自己的工作。
He diligently does his own work every day.
To write or compose (e.g., poetry, articles, literary works).
他正在做一篇关于人工智能的文章。
He is writing an article about artificial intelligence.
To make; to manufacture; to produce. Used for creating or preparing something, like 'making clothes' or 'cooking food'.
妈妈正在厨房里做饭。
Mom is cooking in the kitchen.
To be; to act as; to serve as (e.g., to be a person, to act as a matchmaker, to be a guest).
今天晚上我们去朋友家做客。
Tonight we are going to be guests at a friend's house.
To pretend; to act; to put on airs; to be affected or artificial.
她说话总是有点做作。
Her way of speaking is always a bit affected.
To hold or conduct (a ceremony or event); to observe (e.g., a birthday celebration, a religious service).
明天我们给奶奶做寿，您能来参加吗？
Tomorrow we are holding a birthday celebration for Grandma. Can you come?
To be used or made into something; to serve as.
这块布可以做成一件漂亮的裙子。
This piece of fabric can be made into a beautiful skirt.
To form a relationship or become (friends/relatives).
他很友善，很快就和班上的同学做成了朋友。
He is very friendly and quickly made friends with his classmates.