Difference between revisions of "Comparing "gan" and "zuo""
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− | * <em>干</em> 活 <span class="pinyin"><em> gàn </em> huó | + | * <em>干</em> 活 <span class="pinyin"><em> gàn </em> huó</span><span class="trans">to work</span> |
− | * <em>干</em> 吗 <span class="pinyin"><em> gàn </em> ma | + | * <em>干</em> 吗 <span class="pinyin"><em> gàn </em> ma</span><span class="trans">to do what</span> |
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Revision as of 08:18, 29 April 2022
干 (gàn) and 做 (zuò) are both verbs that mean "to do" as in "to do work" or "to have nothing to do." 做 can be used in both formal and informal settings, whereas 干 is used more often in informal speech and writing. A key difference between these words is that 做 also can mean "to make," whereas 干 does not have any similar usage.
干 (gàn) | 做 (zuò) | |
---|---|---|
Meaning | to do | to do, to make |
Part of Speech | verb | verb |
Formality | informal | flexible |
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干 has some common informal set phrases
These phrases are common in informal speech and writing (such as on WeChat), so you should really know them.
Common Phrases
- 干 活 to work
- 干 吗 to do what
Example Sentences
- 你在干吗?我想请你帮我一个忙。
- 我干过很多活儿,但是都是体力活儿。
- 自行车被偷了,这是他干的,不是我干的。
- 我是一个快递员,每天要干十二个小时的活儿,很累。
- 有时候 孩子 很 努力 帮 我们 干活 , 我会 奖励 他 一个 巧克力 。
做 meaning "to do" has some common set phrases
Common Phrases
- 做手术
- 做测试
- 做运动
- 做作业
Example Sentences
- 我昨天做了手术。
- 最近我每天都做运动。
- 我没有做作业。
- 做 瑜伽 可以 帮助 你 放松 心情 。
- 因为有疫情,所以我要做核酸测试。
做 and 干 are often interchangeable
Just keep in mind that 干 is only suitable for informal language. Don't replace a 做 with 干 in a formal setting!
Common Phrases
- 做什么 / 干什么
Example Sentences
- 这 是 你 干 的 吗 ?
- 这 是 你 做 的 吗 ?
- 你是干什么的?
- 你是做什么的?
- 你 周末 准备 干什么 ?
- 你 周末 准备 做什么 ?
- 我 相信 你们 , 这 件 事 却 不 能 这样 干 。
- 我 相信 你们 , 这 件 事 却 不 能 这样 做 。
做 can mean "to make"
Common Phrases
- 做计划
- 做决定
- 做爱
Example Sentences
- 这件事情需要你自己做决定。
- 每次去旅游,我都会做计划。
- 你们是朋友吗?还是情侣?你们有没有做过爱?
做 can mean "to be"
Common Phrases
- 做朋友
- 做医生
Example Sentences
- 长大以后,父母希望我做一个医生。
- 我不想和你做朋友。