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    Expressing 'to make' or 'to produce' with 作出 (zuòchū)

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    Structure

    作出 + Abstract Noun

    Explanation

    The word 作出 (zuòchū) means "to make" or "to produce" and is used with abstract objects like decisions, contributions, or efforts. It is more formal than simple 做 and commonly appears in official or written language. For example, 作出决定 means "to make a decision."

    Examples

    • 团队为这个项目作出了巨大的努力。

      tuánduì wèi zhège xiàngmù zuòchū le jùdà de nǔlì.

      The team put in tremendous effort for this project.

    • 在关键时刻，领导果断作出了正确的决定。

      zài guānjiàn shíkè, lǐngdǎo guǒduàn zuòchū le zhèngquè de juédìng.

      At a critical moment, the leader decisively made the right decision.

    • 每个人都应该为社会作出自己的贡献。

      měi gè rén dōu yīnggāi wèi shèhuì zuòchū zìjǐ de gòngxiàn.

      Everyone should make their own contribution to society.

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