Definition
造作 (zào zuō) is a verb meaning 'to make' or 'to manufacture', but it carries a slightly literary or formal tone compared to the everyday 做 or 制造. It often implies deliberate, careful crafting — of physical objects, artistic works, or even expressions. Be careful not to confuse it with the homograph 造作 (zào zuò), which is an adjective meaning 'affected' or 'pretentious' (as in behavior). This row covers only the verb sense.
v.
to maketo manufacture (formal or literary)
Examples
- 造作。Zhèxiē jīngměi de cíqì dōu shì shǒugōng zào zuō de.These exquisite porcelain pieces are all handmade.
- 造作。Gǔrén yòng qīngtóng zào zuō le xǔduō lǐqì.Ancient people used bronze to make many ritual vessels.
- 造作。Tā huā le sān nián shíjiān zào zuō zhè jiàn yìshùpǐn.He spent three years crafting this artwork.
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