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“make” in Chinese

Chinese

Also使 (shǐ) · 作出 (zuò chū) · 使得 (shǐ de) · 制成 (zhì chéng) · 制造 (zhì zào)

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhì zuò

Example

她自己制作了这个礼物。tā zì jǐ zhì zuò le zhè ge lǐ wù

She made this gift herself.

Illustration for 制作 (make)

How to say “make” in Chinese

“Make” in Chinese is 制作 (zhì zuò).

Turns an idea or skill into a finished creative work.

Full entry for 制作: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 制作

他在家里制作视频上传到网络。tā zài jiā lǐ zhì zuò shì pín shàng chuán dào wǎng luò

He produced a video at home and uploaded it to the internet.

Tips for using 制作

  • The subject can be a person, team, or organization, so this verb can describe responsibility for a creative project as well as hands-on work.

Other Chinese words for “make”

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他的决定使我改变了计划。tā de jué dìng shǐ wǒ gǎi biàn le jì huà

His decision made me change my plan.

他作出了决定。tā zuò chū le jué dìng

He made a decision.

这件事使得他很高兴。zhè jiàn shì shǐ de tā hěn gāo xìng

This made him very happy.

这个模型是用木头制成的。zhè ge mó xíng shì yòng mù tou zhì chéng de

This model is made of wood.

这家工厂制造手机。zhè jiā gōng chǎng zhì zào shǒu jī

This factory makes mobile phones.

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