当作 (dàng zuò) — to regard as; to treat as
Definition
当作 is a verb meaning 'to regard/treat as,' most common after 把 or 被. Among near-synonyms, 当成 and 看作 are interchangeable in most uses; 为/作为 are more formal or grammatical (e.g., 以…为…).
verb
to regard asto treat as
Examples
- 当作。Wǒ bǎ tā dàng zuò zuì hǎo de péng you.I regard her as my best friend.
- 当作。Bié bǎ zhè jiàn shì dàng zuò ér xì.Don't treat this as a game.
- 当作。Tā bèi dà jiā dàng zuò bǎng yàng.He is regarded as a role model by everyone.
Grammar
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