做 (zuò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 做 (zuò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 做 (zuò) means "to do; to make; to become". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 做 stroke by stroke?

做 has 11 strokes. The radical is 亻. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 做 and 侮?

做 (zuò) and 侮 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 做?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 亻. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 做?

Common words containing 做 include: 做饭 (zuò fàn) — to cook; to prepare a meal; 做作业 (zuò zuò yè) — to do homework; 做事 (zuò shì) — to work; to do things; to handle matters.

How to Write 做

The character 做 (zuò) is written with 11 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

做 is pronounced zuò in Mandarin Chinese. It means to do; to make; to become.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 做 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 做

做饭 zuò fàn

to cook; to prepare a meal

做作业 zuò zuò yè

to do homework

做事 zuò shì

to work; to do things; to handle matters

Example Sentences

我喜欢在家里做饭。

wǒ xǐ huān zài jiā lǐ zuò fàn

I like cooking at home.

他在房间里做作业。

tā zài fáng jiān lǐ zuò zuò yè

He is doing homework in the room.

他做事很认真。

tā zuò shì hěn rèn zhēn

He is very serious and conscientious about his work.

Similar Characters

侮 wǔ

侯 hóu

侵 qīn

Practice Writing 做 (zuò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 做

What does 做 (zuò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 做 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 做 and 侮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 做?

What common words use 做?

How to Write 做 (zuò)