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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to do' or 'to make' with 做 (zuò)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    Subject + 做 + Object

    Explanation

    做 (zuò) means "to do" or "to make" and is one of the most common verbs in Chinese. It can be used for a wide range of actions, from 做作业 (to do homework) to 做饭 (to cook). It is a versatile verb that pairs with many nouns to describe activities and tasks.

    Examples

    • 周末我喜欢在家做饭。

      Zhōumò wǒ xǐhuan zài jiā zuòfàn.

      On weekends I like to cook at home.

    • 你最近在做什么项目？

      Nǐ zuìjìn zài zuò shénme xiàngmù?

      What project have you been working on recently?

    • 这件事做起来没那么简单。

      Zhè jiàn shì zuò qǐlái méi nàme jiǎndān.

      This thing isn't as simple to do as it seems.

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