zuò
to do; to be; become (an occupation)
我在做作业。
Wǒ zài zuò zuòyè.
I am doing my homework.
你在做什么？
Nǐ zài zuò shénme?
What are you doing?
他正在做饭。
Tā zhèngzài zuò fàn.
He is cooking.
干 (gàn)
to do, to work
制造 (zhìzào)
to make, to manufacture
完成 (wánchéng)
to finish, to complete
不做 (bù zuò)
not to do
不干 (bù gàn)
not to do
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The Chinese character 做 (zuò) is composed of two parts: the radical 戈 (gē) and the phonetic component 坐 (zuò). The radical 戈 originally meant "spear" or "weapon," and it is often used in characters related to fighting or violence. The phonetic component 坐 originally meant "to sit," and it is often used in characters related to rest or relaxation.When these two components are combined, they create the character 做, which means "to do" or "to make." This character is used in a wide variety of contexts, and it can be used to express a variety of different actions. For example, it can be used to talk about doing work, doing homework, or doing a favor for someone. It can also be used to talk about making something, such as making a meal or making a decision.The character 做 is a very common character in Chinese, and it is important for HSK learners to be familiar with its meaning and pronunciation. It is also important to be aware of the different ways that this character can be used, so that you can use it correctly in your own writing and speaking.
