制作
zhìzuò
The Chinese word for 'made' is 制作 (zhìzuò), used when something is created or produced from various materials.
制作 is used to describe the process of making or producing specific goods, such as films, artistic works or professional products.
Which one should you use?
While 制作 is used for the production of artistic or professional goods, the colloquial word 做 is a more general term for 'to do' or 'to make'. Additionally, 制造 is a more specific term meaning to manufacture or produce.
How does it change in a sentence?
By adding the particle 的 to 制作, you create the adjective 制作的, which means 'made of' or 'produced by' and is used to describe the method or origin of a product.
How do you pronounce it?
zhìzuò
Did you know?
- If a product is 'made' in a way that implies it was 'made' by a certain person's skill, one might use the term 打造 (dǎzào), which literally means 'to forge' or 'to strike' metal.
- The character 制 in 制作 originally referred to a 'mold' or 'standard', reflecting an ancient focus on consistency and regulation in production.
- While 制作 describes the creation of a product, you cannot use it to say someone 'made' a mistake. For an error, Chinese speakers use 犯了 (fàn le), which literally translates to 'committed' or 'offended'.
Examples in context
- 萨米制作了一个视频。Sami made a video.This sentence shows how to use 制作 with a video.Tatoeba #10983058 by Elaineeeeee, translation #7150764 by OsoHombre
- 一件传统式样的旗袍是完全手工制作的，也需要劳动密集的裁缝业技术，为了增加而显示每种独一无二的女性体态。A qipao in the traditional style is made entirely by hand and requires labour-intensive manual tailoring techniques to enhance and exhibit every unique female form.This sentence uses 制作 to describe a garment made by hand.Tatoeba #727974 by GlossaMatik, translation #727972 by eastasiastudent
- 这些汽车在日本制作了。These cars are made in Japan.This sentence shows how to say a product was made in a specific location using 制作.Tatoeba #8903292 by iiujik, translation #55193 by CK
- 这个产品是在中国制造的。This product is made in China.
- 该公司在中国进行产品生产。The company carries out product production in China.
- 该雕塑是由著名艺术家制作的。This sculpture was made by a renowned artist.
- 这个手工艺品是我自己做的。I made this handicraft myself.
- 这件针织围巾是手工制作的。This knitted scarf is handmade.
- 这是我妈妈亲手自制的蛋糕。This cake was homemade by my mom.
Example conversation
At a craft fair, Zi han asks Wei about a gift.
- 梓涵 Zihan这个杯子是手工制作的吗？Zhège bēizi shì shǒugōng zhìzuò de ma?Was this cup handmade?
- 伟 Wei是的，这是我制作的。Shì de, zhè shì wǒ zhìzuò de.Yes, I made it.
- 梓涵 Zihan做得真漂亮！Zuò de zhēn piàoliang!It's made so beautifully!
- 伟 Wei谢谢你的夸奖。Xièxiè nǐ de kuājiǎng.Thank you for the compliment.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
