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