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制作 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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制作
zhìzuò
to make
HSK 5, vn, 15 strokes, rank #1885, Hard
制作
zhìzuò
to manufacture
HSK 5, vn, 15 strokes, rank #1885, Hard
zhìzuò(zhi4zuo4)zhi zuo T4
1to make
2to manufacture
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March 24, 2026
制作(製作)zhìzuò(zhi4zuo4)
制作 (zhìzuò) means 'to make' or 'to manufacture.' It refers to the process of creating something, typically with an emphasis on craftsmanship or production. This term is commonly used in contexts such as cooking, crafting, and manufacturing goods.
Strokes15Frequency#1885DifficultyHard
Cultural note
制作 is often associated with traditional Chinese crafts, such as pottery or silk-making, which hold significant cultural value. Understanding this term can help learners appreciate the depth of Chinese craftsmanship and its historical importance.
Memory tip
Imagine a skilled artisan (制) carefully crafting a beautiful object (作). The character 制 resembles a tool used for making, while 作 suggests the act of creation. Together, they form a vivid image of 'making' something special.
Meanings of 制作
zhìzuò(zhi4zuo4)
1to make
2to manufacture
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About 制作
制作Simplified
製作Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#1885Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
制作 (zhìzuò) vs 创造 (chuàngzào) — use 制作 for making or manufacturing, especially with craftsmanship, while 创造 emphasizes creation or innovation.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the contexts in which 制作 is used, as it can imply a level of skill or artistry. Common collocations include '制作食品' (to make food) and '制作电影' (to produce a film). Avoid confusion with simpler terms like 做 (zuò), which can also mean 'to do' or 'to make' but lacks the nuance of craftsmanship.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 制作 connects with other vocabulary related to creation and production. Students should focus on using it in sentences that describe processes or products, enhancing their ability to discuss various forms of making.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 制作 with the simpler 做. For example, saying '我制作饭' (wǒ zhìzuò fàn) instead of '我做饭' (wǒ zuò fàn) is incorrect; the latter is the appropriate phrase for 'I am cooking rice.'
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制作 (zhìzuò) means 'to make' or 'to manufacture.' It refers to the process of creating something, typically with an emphasis on craftsmanship or production. This term is commonly used in contexts such as cooking, crafting, and manufacturing goods.
When to use 制作
Be mindful of the contexts in which 制作 is used, as it can imply a level of skill or artistry. Common collocations include '制作食品' (to make food) and '制作电影' (to produce a film). Avoid confusion with simpler terms like 做 (zuò), which can also mean 'to do' or 'to make' but lacks the nuance of craftsmanship.
制作 or something close to it
制作 (zhìzuò) vs 创造 (chuàngzào) — use 制作 for making or manufacturing, especially with craftsmanship, while 创造 emphasizes creation or innovation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 制作 with the simpler 做. For example, saying '我制作饭' (wǒ zhìzuò fàn) instead of '我做饭' (wǒ zuò fàn) is incorrect; the latter is the appropriate phrase for 'I am cooking rice.'
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Grammar patterns of 制作
制作 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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____摇滚唱片并不要求你非得绝顶聪明。
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to make a rock record.
