作
zuò
作 (zuò) is the Chinese word for "zuo".
The Chinese word 'zuo' (做) translates to 'do' or 'make' in English.
How do you pronounce it?
zuò
Did you know?
- In modern slang, 作 is used to describe someone who is acting like a 'drama queen' or being intentionally difficult to get attention. It transforms the verb 'to make' into a personality trait of creating unnecessary trouble.
- The phrase 作风 'zuofeng' literally means 'work style', but it is frequently used to describe a person's overall moral character or political conduct.
- In some contexts, 作 can be used as a counter word for pieces of art or literature. This makes the word function as both a verb meaning 'to create' and a noun meaning 'a work'.
Example conversation
Yuting is complaining about something trivial to Zhiqiang.
- 雨婷 Yuting我真的太难过了。Wǒ zhēnde tài nánguò le.I am truly so sad.
- 志强 Zhiqiang雨婷，你又在作了。Yǔtíng, nǐ yòu zài zuò le.Yuting, you're acting up again.
- 雨婷 Yuting我没有作！Wǒ méiyǒu zuò!I'm not being dramatic!
- 志强 Zhiqiang你就是太作了。Nǐ jiùshì tài zuò le.You are just too high-maintenance.
