作
作
zuò
to do; to grow; to write or compose; to pretend
verb7 strokes
Character Breakdown
Definitions
- (verb) to do
- to grow
- to write or compose
- to pretend
- to regard as
- to feel
- writings or works
Example Sentences
工作很忙。
Gōngzuò hěn máng
Work is very busy
Words Containing 作
Related Words
Grammar Notes
Expressing "Want" with 想HSK 1
Subject + 想 + Verb + Object
Question Word Questions (什么, 谁, 哪)HSK 1
Same as statement, but replace the unknown element with a question word
Progressive Aspect (正在/在...呢)HSK 2
Subject + 正在/在 + Verb (+ Object) + (呢)
More and More (越来越)HSK 2
Subject + 越来越 + Adjective/Verb + 了
From...To (从...到)HSK 2
从 + Starting Point + 到 + Ending Point
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HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- Not tested
- HSK 2.0
- Not listed
- HSK Lord study list
- HSK 6 list
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
Not on the new exam
作 is not on the new HSK syllabus. Build the words the exam does test.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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