How to Write 作
The character 作 (zuō) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
作 is pronounced zuō in Mandarin Chinese. It means to do; to make; to act.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: zuō, zuò.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 作 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 作
Example Sentences
同学们正在教室里专注地完成当天的作业。
tóng xué men zhèng zài jiào shì lǐ zhuān zhù dì wán chéng dàng tiān de zuò yè
The students are focusing on completing their daily homework in the classroom.
这种新药对缓解头痛有显著的作用。
zhè zhǒng xīn yào duì huǎn jiě tóu tòng yǒu xiǎn zhù de zuò yòng
This new medicine has a significant effect on relieving headaches.
小巷子里有一家专门制作手工糕点的作坊。
xiǎo xiàng zi lǐ yǒu yī jiā zhuān mén zhì zuò shǒu gōng gāo diǎn de zuō fang
There is a workshop in the alley that specializes in making handmade pastries.
他只是想开个玩笑，并没有恶意要作弄你。
tā zhǐ shì xiǎng kāi gè wán xiào bìng méi yǒu è yì yào zuò nòng nǐ
He just wanted to make a joke and had no malicious intent to tease you.
Practice Writing 作 (zuō)
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