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干 and 做 both are verbs that mean “to do” as in “to do work” or “to do a job.” 做 can be used in formal/informal settings, whereas 干 is used more often in informal speech and writing. A key difference between these words is 做 also can mean “to do” in the sense of “to make”, whereas 干 does not have this usage. | 干 and 做 both are verbs that mean “to do” as in “to do work” or “to do a job.” 做 can be used in formal/informal settings, whereas 干 is used more often in informal speech and writing. A key difference between these words is 做 also can mean “to do” in the sense of “to make”, whereas 干 does not have this usage. | ||
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Revision as of 02:15, 14 October 2021
干 and 做 both are verbs that mean “to do” as in “to do work” or “to do a job.” 做 can be used in formal/informal settings, whereas 干 is used more often in informal speech and writing. A key difference between these words is 做 also can mean “to do” in the sense of “to make”, whereas 干 does not have this usage.
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To say “to do” in the sense of “to make” use 做
Common Phrases
- 做饭
- 做衣服
- 做家具
To say “to do” in the sense of “to act” or “to take action” use 干
Common Phrases
- 干活儿
