HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
作 — to do
- Reading
- zuò
- Meaning
- to do; to make; to work
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
作 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is zuò and it means to do; to make; to work. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
作 appears in everyday chinese words such as 工作 (work, job; to work), 作业 (homework, assignment) and 作为 (as, act as).
Chinese words containing 作
Frequently asked questions
What does 作 mean in Chinese?
作 means to do; to make; to work in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 作 read?
作 is read zuò. Reading it inside real words — 工作 and 作业 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 作 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 作 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 作 in a word?
A common word containing 作 is 工作 (gōng zuò) — "work, job; to work". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 作 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 作 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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