作为 (zuò wéi) — one's conduct, deed, action (especially with moral implication)
Definition
As a noun, 作为 refers specifically to a person's conduct or deeds with a moral judgment attached (good or bad character). Unlike 行为 (neutral behavior) and 事迹 (admirable achievements), it implies evaluating what someone has done.
one's conductdeedaction (especially with moral implication)
Examples
- 作为。Tā de zuò wéi lìng rén jìng pèi.His conduct is admirable.
- 作为。Lì shǐ shàng de zuò wéi zhí dé fǎn sī.The deeds in history are worth reflecting on.
- 作为。Yí gè rén de zuò wéi jué dìng le tā de shēng yù.A person's conduct determines their reputation.
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