🇨🇳 How to say

“make” in Chinese

做zuò
Illustration of "make" in a Chinese cultural setting
A person in a home office is carefully assembling a wooden birdhouse on their workbench, surrounded by tools and materials. They are focused on the task, showing the active process of making or doing something with their hands.

Usage note

做 is a very common and practical verb used for almost any kind of 'doing' or 'making'—from tasks and food to plans and objects. It's your go-to word for describing everyday actions.

Examples

  • 我在做作业。

    I am doing homework.

  • 他做晚饭。

    He is making dinner.

  • 我们做计划。

    We are making a plan.

Quick check

What does "做" mean?

  • A. make
  • B. study
  • C. can
  • D. open

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