COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 作 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 亻 making something for the first time 乍; 乍 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 作 (zuò) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) worker
zuòTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zuò
作
(bound form) worker
Common words
gōng zuò
工作
to work; (of a machine) to operate; job; work
zuò yè
作业
school assignment; homework; work; task
dòng zuò
动作
movement; motion; action (CL:個|个[ge4]); to act; to move
jiào zuò
叫作
to call; to be called
zuò jiā
作家
author
zuò pǐn
作品
work (of art); opus
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
作
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 作
Say “zuò” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
gōng zuò
to work; (of a machine) to operate; job; work
zuò yè
school assignment; homework; work; task
dòng zuò
movement; motion; action (CL:個|个[ge4]); to act; to move
jiào zuò
to call; to be called
zuò jiā
author
zuò pǐn
work (of art); opus
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 作?
作 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 作 (zuò) mean?
作 (zuò) means (bound form) worker.
What is the radical of 作?
The radical of 作 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.