PINYIN SYLLABLE
Chinese characters with Pinyin zuo
Learn how to write 14 Chinese characters pronounced “zuo” across 4 tone-marked pronunciations. Open any character for animated stroke order, words, sentences, and printable practice.
START WITH COMMON CHARACTERS
Common “zuo” Chinese characters
The same romanized syllable can represent different characters and tones. These useful HSK vocabulary characters are shown first so learners can begin with everyday Mandarin.
TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced zuó
1 dictionary entry uses the pronunciation zuó, including 昨 (yesterday).
TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced zuò
10 dictionary entries use the pronunciation zuò, including 作 ((bound form) worker), 坐 (to sit), 做 (to make; to produce), 座 (seat), 阼 (steps leading to the eastern door).
(bound form) worker
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to sit
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to make; to produce
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seat
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steps leading to the eastern door
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ashamed
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blessing
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to grant or bestow
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azole (chemistry)
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straw cushion
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TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced zuǒ
2 dictionary entries use the pronunciation zuǒ, including 左 (left), 佐 (to assist).
TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced zuō
1 dictionary entry uses the pronunciation zuō, including 嘬 ((literary) to gnaw).
PRINTABLE PRACTICE
Practice these zuo characters
Create an A4 Tianzige or Mizige worksheet using 6 useful characters from this pronunciation group.
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