COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 做 is built
Traditional etymology note: Someone 亻 who causes things to happen 故; 故 also provides the pronuncation
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How to Write 做 (zuò) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to make; to produce
zuòTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zuò
做
to make; to produce
Common words
zuò fàn
做饭
to prepare a meal; to cook
zuò kè
做客
to be a guest or visitor
zuò fǎ
做法
way of handling sth; method for making; work method; recipe
zuò mèng
做梦
to dream; to have a dream; fig. illusion; fantasy
dìng zuò
定做
to have something made to order
zuò zhèng
做证
to bear witness; to testify; to serve as evidence
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
做
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做
做
做
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做
做
LEARNING TIP
Remember 做
Say “zuò” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 做
Common words and phrases
zuò fàn
to prepare a meal; to cook
zuò kè
to be a guest or visitor
zuò fǎ
way of handling sth; method for making; work method; recipe
zuò mèng
to dream; to have a dream; fig. illusion; fantasy
dìng zuò
to have something made to order
zuò zhèng
to bear witness; to testify; to serve as evidence
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“做”。
Zhège zì shì “zuò”.
This character is “做”.
我正在学习“做”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zuò” zì.
I am learning the character “做”.
请写一遍“做”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zuò”.
Please write “做” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 做?
做 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 做 (zuò) mean?
做 (zuò) means to make; to produce.
What is the radical of 做?
The radical of 做 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.